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
An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Animals commonly associated with rabies include skunks, foxes, coyotes and raccoons.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Aluminum hydroxide is the most commonly used.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Yard work is an unusual physical activity that requires physical movements not commonly performed in everyday life or in the gym.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Beginning June 1, most adults must meet new work and volunteer requirements to keep accessing benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The term most commonly refers to the second full moon in a single calendar month, as seen in May 2026.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Now known more commonly as MrBeast, the content creator got his start doing outrageous challenges on YouTube, including a nearly 24-hour-long video of Donaldson counting to 100,000.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 May 2026
To provide developing fruit with ample sunlight, peach trees are commonly pruned to an open-center shape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Animals commonly associated with rabies include skunks, foxes, coyotes and raccoons.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Aluminum hydroxide is the most commonly used.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Yard work is an unusual physical activity that requires physical movements not commonly performed in everyday life or in the gym.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Beginning June 1, most adults must meet new work and volunteer requirements to keep accessing benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The term most commonly refers to the second full moon in a single calendar month, as seen in May 2026.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Now known more commonly as MrBeast, the content creator got his start doing outrageous challenges on YouTube, including a nearly 24-hour-long video of Donaldson counting to 100,000.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 May 2026
To provide developing fruit with ample sunlight, peach trees are commonly pruned to an open-center shape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly
Adverb
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The immediate illness known as Teflon flu is usually short-term, but PFAS exposure is part of a larger health debate.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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SMRs are usually designed to be mass-produced and shipped to sites for faster and cheaper installation than traditional reactors, which often take over a decade to come online.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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McNeal, a first-year catcher who normally plays outfield, made two excellent defensive plays in the second.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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The hurricane hunter planes are normally cargo planes that are temporarily outfitted with meteorological equipment, including a dropsonde station.—
Scott Withers,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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December to March is technically rainy season but storms typically happen once per day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Visitors are welcome any time the farm stand is open — typically Thursday through Saturdays — to purchase a $20 jar and borrow a pair of clippers to snip their own unique bouquet.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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