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
Proton is commonly used by people seeking highly secure communications and has been blocked in countries with strict internet censorship, like Russia and Turkey.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
It is seen most commonly in developing countries with lower rates of vaccine coverage and, in turn, higher rates of measles infection.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
It has most commonly been discussed as a procedural tactic to defuse the threat of a filibuster slowing down or blocking the majority party’s agenda.
—Connor Greene, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But these were commonly used by women before the First World War.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In fact, there are several types of mold commonly found in bathrooms.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
One of the most popular, and notorious, alprazolam—more commonly known as Xanax—has a half-life of only twelve hours.
—P.e. Moskowitz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Some have been particularly alarmed by the presence of beryllium, a carcinogen that isn’t commonly tested for after wildfires.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
This is commonly called a serial refinancer.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
It is seen most commonly in developing countries with lower rates of vaccine coverage and, in turn, higher rates of measles infection.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
It has most commonly been discussed as a procedural tactic to defuse the threat of a filibuster slowing down or blocking the majority party’s agenda.
—Connor Greene, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But these were commonly used by women before the First World War.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In fact, there are several types of mold commonly found in bathrooms.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
One of the most popular, and notorious, alprazolam—more commonly known as Xanax—has a half-life of only twelve hours.
—P.e. Moskowitz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Some have been particularly alarmed by the presence of beryllium, a carcinogen that isn’t commonly tested for after wildfires.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
This is commonly called a serial refinancer.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 11 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,
16 Sep. 2025
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The normally quiet airport turned festive.—
Rafael Romo,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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Soldiers have also been spotted in parks carrying out tasks typically assigned to gardeners and landscapers – shoveling mulch, blowing leaves and scooping up trash.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Demand for the grades 6-12 school, which typically sees over 90% of its graduates enroll in college, grew for the new facility, with a waitlist for admission as evidence, Principal Chelsea McWilliams told the Herald.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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