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
Instead of a hallway of bedrooms under a single roof, the sleeping spaces are dispersed across the property, each with direct access to the gardens — a design more commonly found in tropical destinations than in a tony coastal enclave about 35 miles north of San Francisco.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
The laws span a variety of product categories, but regulation is most commonly on electronics with over 22 states having laws.
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Why Jackie Kennedy’s Ring Was so Iconic Irina Aran, the Founder of Facets Fine Jewelry, told Only Natural Diamonds that back in the 1950s, engagement rings were more commonly single-stone rings.
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Moises Mendez Ii,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Chris Johnson, the former NFL running back who holds the record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season, has the degenerative neurological disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Kate, as the 44-year-old royal is commonly known, was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in March 2024.
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Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The Large Glass, as it’s more commonly called, consists of two glass panels set vertically in a metal frame.
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Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Onboard spas are also commonly operated by third-party providers.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The conditions have pushed fire behavior to extremes not commonly seen in the region, stretching resources and forcing the governors of both Utah and Colorado to declare emergencies.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
The laws span a variety of product categories, but regulation is most commonly on electronics with over 22 states having laws.
—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Why Jackie Kennedy’s Ring Was so Iconic Irina Aran, the Founder of Facets Fine Jewelry, told Only Natural Diamonds that back in the 1950s, engagement rings were more commonly single-stone rings.
—
Moises Mendez Ii,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Chris Johnson, the former NFL running back who holds the record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season, has the degenerative neurological disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Kate, as the 44-year-old royal is commonly known, was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in March 2024.
—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The Large Glass, as it’s more commonly called, consists of two glass panels set vertically in a metal frame.
—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Onboard spas are also commonly operated by third-party providers.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The conditions have pushed fire behavior to extremes not commonly seen in the region, stretching resources and forcing the governors of both Utah and Colorado to declare emergencies.
—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly
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Patients usually spend a few days in Istanbul, with surgery on one day and a check before the flight home, leaving time to see a bit of the city between appointments.
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In fashion, that usually means Paris, where legendary couture houses made their names.
Adverb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
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July typically sees more drowning deaths than any other month.
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Two full racks typically serve 6–8 people comfortably, depending on sides and portion size.
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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