typically
adverb
typ·i·cal·ly
ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition—
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: in a typical manner
typically American
Examples of typically in a Sentence
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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The president is also typically barred from deploying the military for domestic law enforcement purposes under the Posse Comitatus Act, Schwab said in a press release.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
To that end, many power companies across the South have programs that allow users to save money by running appliances when electricity usage is typically at its lowest, specifically on evenings, nights, and weekends.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Without explanation, Iran avoided holding a major military commemoration marking the end of the Iran-Iraq war in September, which typically sees top officials watch drones and missile launchers parade past them.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Harmful substances, such as alcohol and narcotics, are typically regulated and controlled.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
To that end, many power companies across the South have programs that allow users to save money by running appliances when electricity usage is typically at its lowest, specifically on evenings, nights, and weekends.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Without explanation, Iran avoided holding a major military commemoration marking the end of the Iran-Iraq war in September, which typically sees top officials watch drones and missile launchers parade past them.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Harmful substances, such as alcohol and narcotics, are typically regulated and controlled.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for typically
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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