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
There’s also the concern that Nike has fallen behind on innovation, with no new and exciting sportswear products to attract consumers, an issue compounded by the tariffs and high gas prices that have been squeezing consumer companies generally.
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Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Contact certain people about the debt Debt collectors are generally permitted to contact the executor, administrator or personal representative handling the estate.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Our generally Byzantine permitting process only makes everything worse.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Red light is generally tied to firmness and tone, while blue is geared toward active breakouts.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
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Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Contact certain people about the debt Debt collectors are generally permitted to contact the executor, administrator or personal representative handling the estate.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Our generally Byzantine permitting process only makes everything worse.
—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Red light is generally tied to firmness and tone, while blue is geared toward active breakouts.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
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Patients usually spend a few days in Istanbul, with surgery on one day and a check before the flight home, leaving time to see a bit of the city between appointments.
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In fashion, that usually means Paris, where legendary couture houses made their names.
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Plagued by criticism and scandal, it was eventually dissolved by Congress and replaced by a new commission that decided to mostly fund community celebrations.
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The jurors mostly determine the truth except when there is no truth, as with the nonexistent hot-dog contest or gift competition.
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
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While the showers will be generally light in nature, a few downpours are possible, mainly from the city and points south.
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Last week, the Journal published an investigation on Polymarket’s deceptive marketing practices wherein mainly college-age online content creators posted videos of themselves winning fake bets on the app.
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July typically sees more drowning deaths than any other month.
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Two full racks typically serve 6–8 people comfortably, depending on sides and portion size.
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The result is a kind of dream memoir, including subtle elements of magic realism, chiefly in the form of a wise and mysterious tiger cat who leads Marina to truths no human can help her find.
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Tom’s journey to happiness (and, chiefly, Mary) also held another personal element for Quintrell.
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Fundstrat said the higher target was driven primarily by improving earnings expectations rather than richer valuations.
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Where to watch the Special Olympics The Special Olympics are taking place in Minnesota, primarily in and around the Twin Cities, through June 26.
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Catholicism was largely presented as favorable; Jehovah’s Witnesses, not so much.
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Austria had one good look — a header that just missed — but largely been kept at bay.
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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