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—
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: in a typical manner
typically American
Examples of typically in a Sentence
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The Baltimore Ravens came into Sunday's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs with significant problems on the defensive side of the ball that have held back their typically impressive offense.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Fremont Hotel & Casino typically offers free valet parking for guests, but may charge on some occasions like special events.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Fleury gave a typically amusing answer when asked about the chants of one more year.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for typically
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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