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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Conventional atomic clocks, even when miniaturised, typically require volumes of several hundred cubic centimetres and consume several watts of power.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Fuel costs typically vary by region, with some areas having much lower gas prices than others.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
The Mount Blue Sky road is typically open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
But for those who qualify, the long-term tax-free growth and withdrawal flexibility typically outweigh the absence of an immediate deduction — especially for someone already managing a complex retirement income picture.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Fuel costs typically vary by region, with some areas having much lower gas prices than others.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
The Mount Blue Sky road is typically open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
But for those who qualify, the long-term tax-free growth and withdrawal flexibility typically outweigh the absence of an immediate deduction — especially for someone already managing a complex retirement income picture.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
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 22 Mar. 2026.
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