as in initially
in the beginning
we originally planned to go out tonight, but we changed our minds
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Recent Examples of originally
Deitch originally staged the first Art Parades in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood between 2005 and 2008.
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Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The goal was originally for Edman to return in time for spring training, but the recovery took longer than expected.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
The meeting was originally scheduled for Friday but was delayed because of concerns raised by Iran.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
Vance had originally been slated to be on the ground at the Bürgenstock resort near Lucerne on Friday, but his departure from the United States was delayed after fighting escalated in Lebanon and Iranian officials canceled plans to attend the talks.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 21 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The goal was originally for Edman to return in time for spring training, but the recovery took longer than expected.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
The meeting was originally scheduled for Friday but was delayed because of concerns raised by Iran.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
Vance had originally been slated to be on the ground at the Bürgenstock resort near Lucerne on Friday, but his departure from the United States was delayed after fighting escalated in Lebanon and Iranian officials canceled plans to attend the talks.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originally
Adverb
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Prosecutors reopen case Pino was initially charged in August 2026 with three counts of careless boating, a minor misdemeanor carrying a minimum sentence of 60 days in county jail.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Patients may initially experience jaw stiffness, neck pain, back pain or difficulty swallowing.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Fils-Aimé told the Miami Herald that his discussions focused primarily on the deployment of the GSF and the upcoming renewal of its mandate in September.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The franchise has locations nationwide but is primarily based in California.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originally. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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