1
as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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2
as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
But under ordinary social rules, in which transparency is generally rewarded, the lack of clarity over the progress of legal proceedings only weakens the Premier League’s global image.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
The service is generally available where Verizon Wireless coverage is strong.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Higgins says that split or cracked carrots are generally safe to eat, as long as the cracks are not slimy, dark, or moldy.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Any additional theatrics are generally a bonus — at least for the audience.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
The service is generally available where Verizon Wireless coverage is strong.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Higgins says that split or cracked carrots are generally safe to eat, as long as the cracks are not slimy, dark, or moldy.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Any additional theatrics are generally a bonus — at least for the audience.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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This is sufficient for keeping the puppies and dogs out, usually.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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Even though wines are usually packaged in glass bottles, the use of a cork instead of a cap likely explains why the amount of microplastic contamination was so much lower.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The stores will operate mostly in September and October, though, according to Spirit Halloween's website, some are expected to open before the end of August.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, the hallways in the Uptown hospital were mostly empty.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Set four years after the events of the original film, Nobody 2 finds Hutch back at work as full-time assassin, mainly because a criminal organization bankrolled the $30 million Hutch needed to pay back the Russian mob after burning their gigantic stash of cash in the 2021 film.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Expect there to be a thunderstorm in spots in the evening; otherwise, mainly clear at night with a low near 81 degrees.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Carrying personal firearms on base is typically prohibited by military regulations.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The beloved Norfolk estate is where the royal family typically spends Christmas and New Year's.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The effect in football occurs in various forms, but chiefly when comparing individual players.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Amidst the frenzy of it all, Bradley has his vision locked chiefly on one thing.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The routes with the most riders — primarily along the Orange County border — will continue to operate.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Human's closest living relatives, Chimpanzees, primarily learn their communicative patterns from their mothers and maternal relatives, according to a new study.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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That optimism carries over big time thanks largely to quarterback D.J. Lagway, who could very well be part of the Heisman conversation in his first season as the starter out of the chute.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX is the other one, and that company's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets have overtaken ULA's launch vehicles, thanks largely to booster reuse.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Clothes are predominantly sourced from Western charities, which sell donations in bulk to third parties.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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For example, while consumer expectations may have risen, consumers are still predominantly value-conscious.—
Adrian Swinscoe,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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