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

David’s view The voters most keen to talk with political reporters are, typically, extremely engaged in politics. —David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026

Over the past year, groups of a few hundred migrants have typically dispersed within days without traveling beyond southern Mexico. —Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026

The maritime corridor typically carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) and represents a key choke point for fertilizer trade. —Lee Ying Shan,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026

Broth is typically made from meat, aromatics like vegetables, herbs, and seasoning. —Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2