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
When journalists who are U.S. citizens are arrested, Félix continued, they generally are taken to jail, bail is set, and they are released.
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Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 28 June 2025
But generally, the hard-armoring technique tends to make marine ecosystems less productive, Evans said.
—Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
In a joint study simulating the inclusion of BNPL data with Affirm, FICO found score impacts were generally consistent with the opening of a new account, meaning scores improved or decreased by about 10 points for the majority of consumers.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Audiences, meanwhile, have generally responded well.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
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Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 28 June 2025
But generally, the hard-armoring technique tends to make marine ecosystems less productive, Evans said.
—Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
In a joint study simulating the inclusion of BNPL data with Affirm, FICO found score impacts were generally consistent with the opening of a new account, meaning scores improved or decreased by about 10 points for the majority of consumers.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Audiences, meanwhile, have generally responded well.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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Teleoperation is the control of machines by humans in a different location, usually over a wireless network.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Steven Barter, founder of the clothing line Barriers, usually uses Juneteenth to rest.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Around 20% of global liquid natural gas exports also flow through the passage, mostly originating from Qatar.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Finance started as mostly accounting, and spreadsheets are what empowered the finance function to be more forward looking.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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His role mainly involves leading an HKU group that is working on the selection of the landing site for the Tianwen-3 MSR mission.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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This is Rivera’s fourth summer at the O’Neill after working in two other New England theaters that mainly operate in the summertime in idyllic grassy or watery areas: the Goodspeed in Connecticut and Barrington Stage in Massachusetts.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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Though typically held in the same month, Remembrance is not directly affiliated with Juneteenth.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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While Mbeumo was typically listed as a right winger and defended in that position, he was directed to move inside and play on the opposition’s defensive line when Brentford had attacking opportunities, allowing Wissa to drop deeper and help with the build-up.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The film’s most resonant moments and implications lie elsewhere—chiefly, in Spike’s relationships with his parents.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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The Senate bill directs the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service to auction between 2 million and 3.3 million acres over the next five years, chiefly for housing and related community development infrastructure.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Like so many other airplane procedures, dimming the cabin lights during takeoff and landing is primarily done for safety reasons, which a pilot and a flight attendant outline below.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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One can, likewise, reasonably second-guess the seemingly reactive approach in which the club seemed primarily focused on drafting centre depth, which is rather conveniently their biggest need at the NHL level.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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Our backyards, playgrounds, fields and parks remain largely disconnected from the digital advancements that have transformed our homes and indoor spaces.—
Shane Dyer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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More Han Yan/Xinhua via Getty Connecting the Dots Tennis, possibly more so than some other sports, is a largely mental game.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Furthermore, the company's forthcoming pipeline of projects is predominantly centered on renewable assets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The portrait of their relationship comes in bits and pieces, but quickly accretes to one predominantly defined by gaslighting and emotional sabotage.—
Diana Arterian
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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