as in usually
according to the usual course of things
the clusters of idle teens that can commonly be found hanging around any mall
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Recent Examples of commonly
Juárez Martín explained that the goal of the Regresa Project is to train the algorithm to learn the natural biological growth of the face, specifically guided by facial shapes and growth patterns commonly found among people in Mexico.
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Karen Esquivel, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Calming Medicinal Botanicals Korean insiders know that soothing ingredients such as mugwort extract and Centella asiatica (commonly referred to as cica) still reign supreme in K-Beauty to help treat inflamed or sensitive skin.
—Charlotte Cho, Allure, 1 Mar. 2026
An ultrathin semiconductor — commonly molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) — forms the channel that carries electrical current between two metal contacts.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Their breast cancer lacks the three receptors that commonly cause cancer to grow and can be effectively targeted.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The entire life cycle commonly lasts up to two weeks.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
This is called overseeding and is commonly practiced on cool-season lawns.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Depending on the data breach, that could include an email address, phone number, date of birth or other identifying details commonly harvested during large-scale hacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Breast cancer most commonly affects older women.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Karen Esquivel, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Calming Medicinal Botanicals Korean insiders know that soothing ingredients such as mugwort extract and Centella asiatica (commonly referred to as cica) still reign supreme in K-Beauty to help treat inflamed or sensitive skin.
—Charlotte Cho, Allure, 1 Mar. 2026
An ultrathin semiconductor — commonly molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) — forms the channel that carries electrical current between two metal contacts.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Their breast cancer lacks the three receptors that commonly cause cancer to grow and can be effectively targeted.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The entire life cycle commonly lasts up to two weeks.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
This is called overseeding and is commonly practiced on cool-season lawns.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Depending on the data breach, that could include an email address, phone number, date of birth or other identifying details commonly harvested during large-scale hacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Breast cancer most commonly affects older women.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly
Adverb
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The gathering usually lasts around a week and is expected to conclude on March 11 this year.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, since potting soil is rarely completely sterile and usually contains some moisture when packaged, this moisture can promote the growth of mold, fungus, or anaerobic bacteria, especially in moist or humid conditions.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Some are nurses, CNAs, or certified nursing assistants, who normally take a bus, but that service was suspended in the Nor’easter; others just don’t like to drive in the heavy snow, Casey said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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Airspace closures also forced carriers to scrub flights that would normally transit the region.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Those warheads typically carry 30 kg to 50 kg of explosives and can pack a punch, particularly when used in large swarms, with advanced versions capable of a range of up to 1,200 miles.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its price typically sits closer to $70.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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