as usual

phrase

: in the accustomed or habitual way
as usual they were late

Examples of as usual in a Sentence

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With senior setter Peyton Heatherly (Coastal Carolina), sophomore middle Chyla Jukes, senior right-side hitter Jayce Prohaska (Campbell) and junior outside hitter Keira McQuillan (UConn) returning, the Mighty Macs will be a state power as usual. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The popular corn maze and sunflower gardens flooded, adding uncertainty to whether the former will be ready as usual for Conner Prairie's high-profile fall festivals. John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026 The trial resumed as usual after lunch and entered its third day on Wednesday. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Dilute roughly one cup of apple cider vinegar in one gallon of water and mop as usual. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as usual

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of as usual was in 1651

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“As usual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20usual. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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