COMMONLY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

commonly

adverb

Definition of commonly

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 Multiple ceramides, which help support the skin barrier, as well as two peptides commonly used in collagen signaling. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 If symptoms are present alongside high bacterial levels, a provider may recommend antibiotics, commonly doxycycline or azithromycin. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Both deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are forms of venous thromboembolism, commonly known as blood clots in the veins, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — David K. Li, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes. — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026 Non-dividend distributions are commonly known as return of capital — payment or distribution from a portion of an investor's original principal rather than an economic profit, capital gain, or dividend earnings. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 Most commonly, components within the boundaries of a unit are a unit owner’s responsibility to maintain, repair and replace. — Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The event brought together engineers from both companies to demonstrate technology more commonly associated with spacecraft. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Steel Nomad's regular and Light subtests focus on APIs more commonly used in game development, such as Metal and DirectX 12, to assess gaming performance for geometry and particle effects. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026

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Irwin’s Argan gripes), there are usually also some cute kids trying to get married and some derpy impediment to their union.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Though some people with restrictive diets may have trouble getting enough iron each day, Marshall said that isn’t usually the cause of deficiency in the US.

— Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of usually

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The Panthers — normally among the NFL’s most aggressive teams on fourth down — also played this one cautiously for much of the way, trying to make McKee have to go 80-plus yards every possession.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
Open Doors officials requested accommodation for a 40-person group-living facility at the site, where such facilities are normally not allowed under city rules.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of normally

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Larger aircraft expands capacity The 737-10 typically seats between 185 and 210 passengers in a two-class configuration, although its maximum seating capacity reaches 230.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Vascular experts break down the differences between superficial and deep vein thromboses, the possibly life-threatening complication of pulmonary embolism and what treatment typically looks like.

— Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026