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
Standard mortgage documents commonly include an occupancy clause that requires the borrower to use the property as their principal residence for at least a year.
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Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
Bespoke clothing is typically made with a greater level of handwork, imparting a nearly imperceptible quality that can’t be replicated with a sewing machine more commonly used on MTM.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Total lunar eclipses are commonly referred to as blood moons because the moon turns a reddish color during the event.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Deeper scratches can be made less visible with a commonly available wax repair kit.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Total lunar eclipses are commonly referred to as blood moons because of the moon's reddish hues during the event.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal disease to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This change will disproportionately affect rural and underserved communities where these vaccines are more commonly used, Daskalakis says.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola, is an 18,000-acre facility situated an hour north of Baton Rouge.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
Bespoke clothing is typically made with a greater level of handwork, imparting a nearly imperceptible quality that can’t be replicated with a sewing machine more commonly used on MTM.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Total lunar eclipses are commonly referred to as blood moons because the moon turns a reddish color during the event.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Deeper scratches can be made less visible with a commonly available wax repair kit.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Total lunar eclipses are commonly referred to as blood moons because of the moon's reddish hues during the event.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal disease to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This change will disproportionately affect rural and underserved communities where these vaccines are more commonly used, Daskalakis says.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola, is an 18,000-acre facility situated an hour north of Baton Rouge.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly
Adverb
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Seasonal allergic rhinitis is what most people think of as hay fever — allergy symptoms that flare up at certain times of the year, usually in the spring, summer or fall, when pollen from trees, grasses or weeds is in the air.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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To keep things running smoothly, remove the filter (usually found at the bottom of the dishwasher), rinse it under warm water, and use a soft brush to scrub away any buildup.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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An estimated 20,000 people normally attend the festival over three days, Scheider said.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Butler never imagined Zimmerer – a typically non-spontaneous person – would drop everything to book a flight and travel more than 1,500 miles from Nebraska to be there.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sandy soils, on the other hand, drain faster and are typically tested once every 2 to 3 years.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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