1
as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
Unlike in 2021, recent tournament winners have generally seen tangible benefits from their victories.
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Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Resources in this context generally mean a government’s wealth and capacity.
—
Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
It's made for true athletes and generally active folks alike.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
African stock markets have raised about $220 billion in equity in the last 25 years, yet trading is still generally low and confined to a few large companies, the OECD said in a report last year.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
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Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Resources in this context generally mean a government’s wealth and capacity.
—
Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
It's made for true athletes and generally active folks alike.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
African stock markets have raised about $220 billion in equity in the last 25 years, yet trading is still generally low and confined to a few large companies, the OECD said in a report last year.
—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
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Patients usually spend a few days in Istanbul, with surgery on one day and a check before the flight home, leaving time to see a bit of the city between appointments.
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In fashion, that usually means Paris, where legendary couture houses made their names.
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The mostly White, progressive and relatively affluent district is among the most Jewish in the country.
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Mammalian scopes are mostly around 10 but go up to 20 for horses and just above 30 for canids.
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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.
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When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, the person collapses and doesn’t respond or breathe normally.
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While the showers will be generally light in nature, a few downpours are possible, mainly from the city and points south.
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Last week, the Journal published an investigation on Polymarket’s deceptive marketing practices wherein mainly college-age online content creators posted videos of themselves winning fake bets on the app.
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Such oils typically include soybean, canola, sunflower, palm or olive oil.
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This kind of shallow quake is typically felt more intensely and carries greater potential for surface damage.
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The result is a kind of dream memoir, including subtle elements of magic realism, chiefly in the form of a wise and mysterious tiger cat who leads Marina to truths no human can help her find.
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Tom’s journey to happiness (and, chiefly, Mary) also held another personal element for Quintrell.
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Fundstrat said the higher target was driven primarily by improving earnings expectations rather than richer valuations.
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Where to watch the Special Olympics The Special Olympics are taking place in Minnesota, primarily in and around the Twin Cities, through June 26.
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The United States Geological Survey said that although more resistant buildings exist, the population in the affected region largely lives in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking.
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That move largely spares local governments budgetary hits that nonpartisan legislative analysts pegged between $2 billion to $3 billion annually.
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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