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 …

—Brendan Gill

2

: in a typical manner

typically American

Synonyms of typically

• usually
• normally

Examples of typically in a Sentence

prairie dogs typically live in open spaces

Recent Examples on the Web

Pipeline construction typically takes a matter of years and requires significant investment, some analysts said. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Traffic through the critical waterway, through which one-fifth of global crude oil typically flows, has been greatly reduced since the start of the war. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Sports team owners typically keep or stay in business with their teams for decades, further fueling speculation around Walter’s decision to sell. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But deli turkey or roast beef is typically made from individual roasts that are seasoned, cooked and then thinly sliced. — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2