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
This Scottish name means speckled or freckled and has become way more commonly used than its original spelling—Brice—over the decades.
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Anna Earl, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Neti pots are also commonly used when nasal passages feel congested, irritated or inflamed due to seasonal allergies, after a cold or due to exposure to smoke or pollution.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
French oak is commonly used to mature Cognac and wine, but it is also used to finish American whiskey to bring particular aromas and notes of baking spice to the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
This is commonly used in medical dressings today.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, can be easily purchased online and are increasingly popular with hobbyist drone pilots, including sports fans who want to film their favorite events.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Of all the mats, rubber ones are the easiest to clean, which is good, because they’re most commonly used in regions with harsh winters.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
The Florida House of Representatives is debating legislation that would require local governments to allow single-family homeowners to build accessory dwelling units — commonly known as efficiencies or granny flats — on their properties.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
There are many different types, but house centipedes (Scutigera coleoptrata) are the most commonly encountered indoors.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Anna Earl, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Neti pots are also commonly used when nasal passages feel congested, irritated or inflamed due to seasonal allergies, after a cold or due to exposure to smoke or pollution.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
French oak is commonly used to mature Cognac and wine, but it is also used to finish American whiskey to bring particular aromas and notes of baking spice to the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
This is commonly used in medical dressings today.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, can be easily purchased online and are increasingly popular with hobbyist drone pilots, including sports fans who want to film their favorite events.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Of all the mats, rubber ones are the easiest to clean, which is good, because they’re most commonly used in regions with harsh winters.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
The Florida House of Representatives is debating legislation that would require local governments to allow single-family homeowners to build accessory dwelling units — commonly known as efficiencies or granny flats — on their properties.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
There are many different types, but house centipedes (Scutigera coleoptrata) are the most commonly encountered indoors.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly
Adverb
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Normal temperatures for mid-February, calculated as 30-year averages, would usually be closer to 60 degrees.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ventilation prevents moisture that can cause smelly mold, so make sure to keep the air circulating and open any rooms that are usually closed off.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even players that Hurzeler can normally rely on are letting him down.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The lumber yard manager typically pays in the $300 range to heat his 1,500-square-foot house in Cincinnati, Ohio.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Dwyer said his clients are concerned their children, typically between age 22 and 35, are struggling to secure and hang on to jobs that are historically associated with security and status, including technology, law, and health care.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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