as in usually
according to the usual course of things
ordinarily, I get off work at five, but this week I'm working late to meet a project deadline
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Recent Examples of ordinarily
The deluge repeated Monday and Tuesday, drenching the ordinarily waterless environment.
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Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
That said, because the Sasquatch shoots at a whopping 6 x 17 aspect ratio, a standard roll of 120 film – which would ordinarily be good for around a dozen exposures – will only get you four shots … so plan them carefully.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
In fact, the tools available to the company that would ordinarily discourage activism are in this situation more of poison chalice.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
In August, Martin sent James a letter calling for her resignation, leapfrogging multiple steps federal prosecutors ordinarily undertake to determine whether the subject of an investigation engaged in criminal activity.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ordinarily
Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
That said, because the Sasquatch shoots at a whopping 6 x 17 aspect ratio, a standard roll of 120 film – which would ordinarily be good for around a dozen exposures – will only get you four shots … so plan them carefully.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
In fact, the tools available to the company that would ordinarily discourage activism are in this situation more of poison chalice.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
In August, Martin sent James a letter calling for her resignation, leapfrogging multiple steps federal prosecutors ordinarily undertake to determine whether the subject of an investigation engaged in criminal activity.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordinarily
Adverb
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The milky manicure—which gives the illusion of a milky bath—has inspired plenty of spin-offs, usually worn with long almond nails.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Barkov is seldom the team’s leading goal scorer but usually tops in assists, as last season, an apt mirror of his selflessness.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Furloughed workers are barred from doing their jobs and normally do not receive back pay until funding is restored.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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
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However, accessibility largely depends on policy, and tuition typically ranges from $5,000 to $10,000 a year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Ordinarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordinarily. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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