as usual

phrase

: in the accustomed or habitual way

as usual they were late

Examples of as usual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, others feel more optimistic about the festival proceeding as usual. — Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

Each of the 20 teams plays 38 matches, so as usual there will be 380 games this year, split across 33 weekends and five midweek match rounds. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Sale’s praise for Misiorowski’s fastball came on a day when the Brewers phenom didn’t rely on it nearly as much as usual. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above