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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Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2025
Compensation—typically around $10,800—can amount to nearly three times the national minimum wage.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
This isn’t an exact science, but typically half a box of pasta is enough for both my husband and I to have generous portions for dinner, then take leftovers for lunch for the next day or two.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
His posts typically surpass 1,000 likes.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 Nov. 2025
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William B. Davis, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2025
Compensation—typically around $10,800—can amount to nearly three times the national minimum wage.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
This isn’t an exact science, but typically half a box of pasta is enough for both my husband and I to have generous portions for dinner, then take leftovers for lunch for the next day or two.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
His posts typically surpass 1,000 likes.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2025.
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