dependably

adverb

Definition of dependablynext
as in usually

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Recent Examples of dependably Apple's iCloud Photos service, which dependably syncs your photos between iPads, iPhones, and Macs, gives you just 5GB of free storage. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 Marriage, in this reading, functions as the one social institution that still reliably closes the aspiration gap — a stable anchor for identity and status at a moment when career and credentials no longer deliver those things dependably. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 May 2026 The sweet potato fries can be limp at times, but the regular fries are dependably crisp and well-seasoned. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 The San Francisco Film Festival is back this week with its dependably deep and provocative lineup, including the latest offering the East Bay’s own Boots Riley. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 In the past, rains dependably visited the regions traveled by his family. — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Getty Images/iStockphoto While the price of gold changes throughout the day, every day, there's been one constant that investors can dependably rely on in recent years – the price will rise and, with that rise, likely surpass a new record milestone. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026 In any case, wood is a malleable and highly evocative material that’s just distant enough in our cultural memory to be dependably transportive. — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Dec. 2025 Although the Northern Lights have recently been seen as far south as Denver, they can dependably be seen in northern destinations. — Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependably
  1. usually
  2. generally
  3. regularly
  4. ordinarily
  5. typically
  6. normally
  7. routinely
  8. habitually
Adverb
  • If a recipient’s birthdate is from the first to the 10th of the month, they are usually issued payments on the second Wednesday of the payment month, according to the SSA’s calendar.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Fortunately, finding a place to park is usually easier than finding a seat thanks to several nearby garages, although street parking can be harder to come by.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of usually
Adverb
  • Medically assisted suicide generally involves a patient voluntarily taking lethal medication prescribed by a doctor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • For example, stalking a spouse is generally charged as a misdemeanor for a first offense.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of generally
Adverb
  • Men’s health nonprofit Movember surveyed over 3,000 men aged 16-25 from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, and found that nearly two-thirds of them were regularly engaging with masculinity influencers.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • It's used regularly by the manufacturers of some of Europe's largest, fanciest, most expensive motorhomes, including Niesmann + Bischoff and Morelo.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Definition of regularly
Adverb
  • The satellite ordinarily orbits the Earth at an altitude of 370 miles.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 July 2026
  • Snow said four Live Local skyscrapers of over 40 stories are now planned in Wynwood, where a special city zoning plan ordinarily caps building height at 12 stories.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of ordinarily
Adverb
  • The state typically reports about 50 cases of cyclosporiasis annually.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The four-day tour through the Rust Belt is a sharp departure for a typically reserved and insular branch of government.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of typically
Adverb
  • Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of normally
Adverb
  • In recent seasons, the Phillies have routinely searched for outfield reinforcements without any newcomer really seizing a long-term everyday opportunity.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Seattle is led by Dominique Malonga, a 6-foot-6 second-year center, who routinely dunks in pregame warmups and has made a 3-pointer in nine of the 14 games she’s played in this season.
    — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
Definition of routinely
Adverb
  • The chewing training is a game-changer for someone who habitually multi-tasks while eating.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Steven Soderbergh recounts how Lean, who started out as an editor, would habitually shape a first cut without dialogue or sound, letting the images alone tell the story — an approach Soderbergh stole and still uses to this day.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Definition of habitually

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