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
On a rainy Saturday last summer, I can be found paddling out, popping up, and generally hanging ten—goofily, shakily, semi-triumphantly—in a skylit East Village walk-up.
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Sally Singer, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Existing appointments are generally not expected to be rescheduled or canceled, so those who already have interviews booked can proceed as planned.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
All federal workers are generally paid once a shutdown ends, whether they are furloughed or working.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 10 Oct. 2025
New England states generally tend to have weaker economies than the rest of the country, even in the best of times due to slow population growth, Zandi said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Sally Singer, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Existing appointments are generally not expected to be rescheduled or canceled, so those who already have interviews booked can proceed as planned.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
All federal workers are generally paid once a shutdown ends, whether they are furloughed or working.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 10 Oct. 2025
New England states generally tend to have weaker economies than the rest of the country, even in the best of times due to slow population growth, Zandi said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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An allocation of around 3,000 tickets is usually reserved for away supporters in Premier League matches, occupying the bottom tier of the Clock End.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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In fact, those who think their first drafts are perfect are usually the one who need the most editing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Nearly 1,200 people were killed, mostly Israeli civilians, including many attending a weekend music festival.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Over three years in the NBA, Williams has never played more than 44 games in a season, mostly because of injuries.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fishing in Bella Vista is normally only for Property Owners Association members and their guests, but that has been waived for the tournament.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Once loud and bubbly, Thorley, 51, now mainly communicates by typing on an iPad, along with sign language.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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This is because the fire will burn off mainly vapors, not the alcohol itself.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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The relatively remote area where the plant is located is typically patrolled by smaller law enforcement departments, so other agencies have volunteered resources for support, a source told CNN.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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On international flights, premium economy typically means a bigger, more plush seat with extra legroom and better service from meals to amenity kits.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Martin, whose first language is Swedish, is chiefly concerned with melody.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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Today’s cinephiles remember Warren Beatty, age 88, chiefly for the suspense of Bonnie & Clyde (1967) but forget his intellectually demanding drama Reds (1981).—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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As today, the school had about 200 students ranging from preschoolers to eighth graders, drawing students primarily from the neighborhood.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Oracle’s stock has climbed a remarkable 373% over the past three years, driven primarily by the artificial-intelligence boom.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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That money came largely from corporations that have an interest in how California crafts regulations and legislation.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Life expectancy there has a dramatic gap of about 23 years between residents in one of the lowest-income neighborhoods, Roxbury, which has a high proportion of Black residents, and the largely White neighborhood of Back Bay, just over 2 miles away.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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