as in usually
according to the usual course of things
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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Recent Examples of typically
Less than a decade later, Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in more than dozen other states had converted to for-profits, typically highly controversial proposals, given questions about what was to become of their billions of dollars of assets.
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Unlike a gig, which is often piecemeal, bridge jobs are typically structured roles with some level of consistency or benefits.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Marseille’s artistic inclination is matched by an obsession with food which, typically, is very different from what appears on plates in the rest of France.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
This refers to the practice of parents and children sharing the same sleeping space, typically a bed.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Unlike a gig, which is often piecemeal, bridge jobs are typically structured roles with some level of consistency or benefits.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Marseille’s artistic inclination is matched by an obsession with food which, typically, is very different from what appears on plates in the rest of France.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
This refers to the practice of parents and children sharing the same sleeping space, typically a bed.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typically
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Does buying a single company's stock usually provide a safer return than buying a stock mutual fund?—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Homeowner's insurance usually doesn't cover this; the neighbor whose car was damaged will have to file a claim through auto insurance instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typically. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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