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
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prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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Unlike a gig, which is often piecemeal, bridge jobs are typically structured roles with some level of consistency or benefits.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Marseille’s artistic inclination is matched by an obsession with food which, typically, is very different from what appears on plates in the rest of France.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
This refers to the practice of parents and children sharing the same sleeping space, typically a bed.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Cecilio Reyes of the Mauldin, South Carolina, Police Department explained how the crime typically plays out.
—Peter D'abrosca , Steve Harrigan, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Marseille’s artistic inclination is matched by an obsession with food which, typically, is very different from what appears on plates in the rest of France.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
This refers to the practice of parents and children sharing the same sleeping space, typically a bed.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Cecilio Reyes of the Mauldin, South Carolina, Police Department explained how the crime typically plays out.
—Peter D'abrosca , Steve Harrigan, FOXNews.com, 20 June 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 29 Jun. 2025.
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