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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Italian sauvignon blanc offers an alterative that is typically subtler, more textured and less dependent on those pungent aromatics.
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30 June 2026
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Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The agency added that the parasite is typically found in tropical or subtropical regions of the world.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
—
Sarah Blaskey,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
California typically operates with a spending deficit because Democrats spend more money than the state brings in.
—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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