as in usually
according to the usual course of things
the clusters of idle teens that can commonly be found hanging around any mall
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Recent Examples of commonly
In cloudy San Francisco, a beach commonly used in protests had another message for the administration.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
It’s used to treat many forms of cancer and is commonly used in pediatric cases.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, commonly known as DCA, is unique.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The current unit incorporates laser treatment and sealing and is capable of manufacturing a flat four-sided bag commonly used for packaging.
—Etiido Uko
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Friedman’s March 26 death was announced Friday, just a month after the guitarist revealed he had been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2026
The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association is affiliated with the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, which is commonly known as the UAW and is one of the country’s largest unions.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Hormone therapy is commonly used to treat menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, while tirzepatide helps regulate appetite and blood sugar.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
People over 60 commonly deal with this issue, according to Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
It’s used to treat many forms of cancer and is commonly used in pediatric cases.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, commonly known as DCA, is unique.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The current unit incorporates laser treatment and sealing and is capable of manufacturing a flat four-sided bag commonly used for packaging.
—Etiido Uko
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Friedman’s March 26 death was announced Friday, just a month after the guitarist revealed he had been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2026
The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association is affiliated with the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, which is commonly known as the UAW and is one of the country’s largest unions.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Hormone therapy is commonly used to treat menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, while tirzepatide helps regulate appetite and blood sugar.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
People over 60 commonly deal with this issue, according to Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly
Adverb
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Brent Ellison, a resident of Smithville, said all three restaurants in the strip mall were usually pretty busy and treated customers like family.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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An operative would normally plan to walk alone to a hotel room to avoid being seen with an asset.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Early morning or overnight hours are normally the best options to avoid congestion.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Elders taken into state care typically agree to be sent to homes chosen for them, DCF said.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Symptoms of chickenpox typically appear between 10 and 21 days after being exposed to the virus.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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