1
as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
The statewide fatality rate — generally higher than Tarrant’s over the past decade — had been on a shallow downward glide since 2014 before jumping in 2020, according to TxDOT’s crash data dashboard, last updated in June 2024.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
And there’s no disputing that the high tariffs that Trump put on U.S. imports from China in his first term, tariffs generally left in place by former President Joe Biden, have had an impact on the trade relationship.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Holland presided over more than a quarter-century of drafts with the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers, and they were generally held in one place, with everyone from the executives doing the drafting to the players being drafted on site.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The industry has generally hovered around a 5% failure rate since 2000, with Data Center Dynamics reporting that there have been only 165 claims for more than $10 million across the history of the industry.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 28 June 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
And there’s no disputing that the high tariffs that Trump put on U.S. imports from China in his first term, tariffs generally left in place by former President Joe Biden, have had an impact on the trade relationship.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Holland presided over more than a quarter-century of drafts with the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers, and they were generally held in one place, with everyone from the executives doing the drafting to the players being drafted on site.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The industry has generally hovered around a 5% failure rate since 2000, with Data Center Dynamics reporting that there have been only 165 claims for more than $10 million across the history of the industry.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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His true shooting has been near/over 60% during that time as well (for reference, a 60% TS usually puts you in the top quadrant of the league these days).—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The previous metal topped a three-week high on Monday , as investors piled into gold, which is usually considered a safe haven asset in times of turbulence.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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The desert sand at the test site is composed mostly of grains of quartz and feldspar, with small crystals of calcite, hornblende, and augite mixed in.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The grade are calculated mostly based on how students do on state exams in language arts, math, science and social students.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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The Hurricanes lost several key players on the defensive line this offseason, mainly to graduation.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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Since Lopez’s arrest, Zhang has also shared videos on Douyin, a version of the social media platform TikTok mainly accessible in China, Cheng added.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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The strictures tightened and loosened over time, but they were typically relaxed for high-ranking figures.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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What time are coyotes most active? Coyotes are typically most active at dawn and dusk, but their behavior changes based on temperature, prey availability and their fear of humans.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Founded in 2004, UTEC is one of Japan’s largest deep-tech VCs, with a portfolio spanning more than 150 companies, chiefly originated from or backed by academic institutions.—
Cat Wang,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The legislation chiefly extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, which were set to expire this year, and provides new perks for working-class Americans while restoring full tax incentives for business capital investment.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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That’s proven to be a fruitful investment for the Yankees, who have primarily rotated Bellinger in the three outfield spots but use him intermittently at first base, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Kmet has shown flashes but hasn’t put it all together, primarily due to quarterback play.—
Jeff Haverlack,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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But the visual result was stark, producing an FBI Headquarters building composed largely of tan-and-black squares looming over the sidewalk, broken up by an 11-story rear section built on massive supports.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, became a billionaire in 2021 largely due to the success of her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, as well as her lingerie line, Savage x Fenty.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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However, there are many typical dishes that are influenced by the predominantly Italian and Spanish immigrants.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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