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.—
Alexandra Fuller
Alexandra FullerPredictably, Southern's fans were not pleased.—Andrew Marantz
Andrew MarantzExamples of predictably in a Sentence
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Both parties confirm that some altercations turned from verbal to physical as tempers flared — though the question of instigation leads to predictably contrasting responses.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Trump, whose only ideology is opportunism, has been predictably all over the map on the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
Well, what happens when this obviously and very predictably identifies someone incorrectly?
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Israel should not approve strikes that will predictably kill more than 100 civilians for limited military gain.
—Phil Klay, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
These predictably come with blockers to lock them at 50% for a shallower input, ideal for FPS games.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The backlash to her performance was swift and predictably racist.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
The Angels were, predictably, a complete trainwreck last season.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
For example, flipping a coin 1,000 times will predictably yield close to 500 heads and 500 tails.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
Ben Croll, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Trump, whose only ideology is opportunism, has been predictably all over the map on the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
Well, what happens when this obviously and very predictably identifies someone incorrectly?
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Israel should not approve strikes that will predictably kill more than 100 civilians for limited military gain.
—Phil Klay, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
These predictably come with blockers to lock them at 50% for a shallower input, ideal for FPS games.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The backlash to her performance was swift and predictably racist.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
The Angels were, predictably, a complete trainwreck last season.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
For example, flipping a coin 1,000 times will predictably yield close to 500 heads and 500 tails.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Predictably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predictably. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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