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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
that's not the usual method, but it works
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
the characters in this novel are drawn with greater depth than is usual for a work of science fiction
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as in ubiquitous
often observed or encountered
the usual reaction to the sight of the falls is one of absolute awe
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as in ordinary
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Recent Examples of usual
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Add ½ cup of this mixture to your laundry, along with your usual detergent, to get a deeper clean.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Aria Bendix,
NBC News,
26 Aug. 2022
On the first day back, Evans ordered his usual: a single cheeseburger, fries and a Coke.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 July 2022
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Adjective
Behested payments are easy money for California politicians and business as usual — everyone does it.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Add ½ cup of this mixture to your laundry, along with your usual detergent, to get a deeper clean.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Noun
Ebonē Colbert ordered her usual on her weekly trip to Wendy's with her son: a kid’s meal with a plain cheeseburger for him and a Dave’s Single, a burger topped with lettuce and tomato, for herself.
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Aria Bendix,
NBC News,
26 Aug. 2022
On the first day back, Evans ordered his usual: a single cheeseburger, fries and a Coke.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 July 2022
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But Lohar isn’t interested in conventional battle.
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Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.
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The agreement was meant to expand on the ceasefire and resume normal maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The capital continued to see unrelenting pressure on its hospitals, with a second consecutive day of nearly 3,000 people seeking care in public hospital emergency rooms, about a third more than normal.
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The Human Edge In An AI-First Era As AI becomes ubiquitous, the last real differentiator is human.
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Even a brand name as ubiquitous as Walmart is always looking to strengthen its customer base.
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When crafting client success stories, look for the beautiful ordinary.
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Williams’ gift for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary was inspired by his interactions with his patients.
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The company uses long-term contracts that mimic regulated returns, avoiding the fluctuations customary in deregulated markets.
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Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Walmart indicated the transaction was subject to a waiting period and other customary closing conditions.
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The researchers said a household needs an income of roughly $120,000 to afford a typical home these days.
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Quantum computing can boost capacity beyond that of a typical computer.
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The source familiar with the 2024 fire probe said city inspectors now have questions following this new blaze about how the company handled the recovery from the last incident.
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This is familiar territory for the Panthers under president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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“Usual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usual. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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