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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Adverb
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The ventures dominating an emerging industry are usually early and smart movers who picked the right combination of product, segment, strategic group, and sales driver.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025 -
Steven Barter, founder of the clothing line Barriers, usually uses Juneteenth to rest.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Unlike a gig, which is often piecemeal, bridge jobs are typically structured roles with some level of consistency or benefits.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Marseille’s artistic inclination is matched by an obsession with food which, typically, is very different from what appears on plates in the rest of France.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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