as per usual

phrase

: in the accustomed or habitual way : as usual

As per usual I tried to see into Myra's mind and as per usual I got nowhere at all.—

Gore Vidal

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1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as per usual was in 1865

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“As per usual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20per%20usual. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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