typically

adverb

typ·​i·​cal·​ly ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 

1

: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances

Typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition …

—Brendan Gill

2

: in a typical manner

typically American

Synonyms of typically

• usually
• normally

Examples of typically in a Sentence

prairie dogs typically live in open spaces

Recent Examples on the Web

The machines typically used to compress fuel must deliver enormous bursts of energy with exceptional precision. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Thyroid disorders can disrupt the normal hair growth cycle, leading to a typically temporary but excessive form of hair shedding known as telogen effluvium, said Paradi Mirmirani, a dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026

Fox News Washington bureau chief Bryan Boughton, acting chair of the television pool consortium, wrote that the five networks that typically share those duties — ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC — would cease coverage until the ban was lifted. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Consider toll expenses—typically one of the highest operational costs for vehicle fleets, after insurance and fuel. — Stacey Moser, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2