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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Dubai International is typically one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, averaging about 1,200 departures and landings a day.
—Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Today, producing this light typically requires room-sized laser systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Roughly 20% of global oil and gas typically passes through it.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Because players typically contest fines, the total amount of fine money usually isn’t known until the end of the season.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
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Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Today, producing this light typically requires room-sized laser systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Roughly 20% of global oil and gas typically passes through it.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Because players typically contest fines, the total amount of fine money usually isn’t known until the end of the season.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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