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
Expanding options for patients For people with high LDL cholesterol who may not respond sufficiently to commonly used treatments like statins alone, there is already the option to take injectable cholesterol-lowering PCSK9 inhibitors that are currently on the market.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Matthew Hunt gardens in the Talega enclave within the city of San Clemente, and praises his purple Polygala x dalmaisiana, commonly known as sweet pea shrub.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
More commonly, it's driven by a personal push to work harder.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
That disparity is especially difficult in the face of the recent government shutdown and subsequent delay of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly known as food stamps.
—James Factora, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
The Hustle As of last year, ~53% of all money invested in US equity funds was under passive investment, locked into index funds or similar investment vehicles commonly held in pensions or 401(k) accounts.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 7 Nov. 2025
Sunflower Seeds Sunflower seeds are commonly enjoyed right out of their shell.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
But, like the areas that heavily supported the measure, voters are more commonly unaffiliated.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
But with the tax credits set to expire at the end of this year, many policyholders are learning the ACA, commonly referred to as Obamacare, will no longer be affordable unless Congress intervenes.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Matthew Hunt gardens in the Talega enclave within the city of San Clemente, and praises his purple Polygala x dalmaisiana, commonly known as sweet pea shrub.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
More commonly, it's driven by a personal push to work harder.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
That disparity is especially difficult in the face of the recent government shutdown and subsequent delay of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly known as food stamps.
—James Factora, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
The Hustle As of last year, ~53% of all money invested in US equity funds was under passive investment, locked into index funds or similar investment vehicles commonly held in pensions or 401(k) accounts.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 7 Nov. 2025
Sunflower Seeds Sunflower seeds are commonly enjoyed right out of their shell.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
But, like the areas that heavily supported the measure, voters are more commonly unaffiliated.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
But with the tax credits set to expire at the end of this year, many policyholders are learning the ACA, commonly referred to as Obamacare, will no longer be affordable unless Congress intervenes.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly
Adverb
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This is usually harmless and goes away when intake is reduced.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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The conference dates back to 2016 and is usually held in Uruguay.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Yes, most grocery stores will operate normally on the holiday.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Yes, the airport is still open and operating normally.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The role would typically involve smashing a bottle of champagne against the bow before sending the vessel out on its maiden voyage.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The demonstrations typically drew a couple dozen people in the weeks leading up to Trump’s National Guard announcement.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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