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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Does buying a single company's stock usually provide a safer return than buying a stock mutual fund?—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025 -
Homeowner's insurance usually doesn't cover this; the neighbor whose car was damaged will have to file a claim through auto insurance instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Non-domiciled CDLs are issued by a state to a person who is not a resident of that state (or the U.S.) and typically applies to individuals from foreign countries.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Women typically opt for sundresses or jumpsuits, while men usually sport their best summer suits and panama hats.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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