predictably
adverb
pre·dict·ably
pri-ˈdik-tə-blē 
1
: in a manner that can be predicted
works quickly and predictably
2
: as one could predict : as one would expect
His reaction was predictably negative.
From the beginning, we fell predictably into familiar student roles.—
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Alexandra FullerPredictably, Southern's fans were not pleased.—Andrew Marantz
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Robert De Niro, who was on hand to introduce Springsteen, predictably took many digs at the commander in chief.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
In recent years, many organizations responded predictably.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
These Richmondian revolutions, performed by human beings, had predictably human results.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Joy was predictably on the plate at the annual YOLA Spring Concert.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
In recent years, many organizations responded predictably.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
These Richmondian revolutions, performed by human beings, had predictably human results.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Joy was predictably on the plate at the annual YOLA Spring Concert.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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“Predictably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predictably. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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