1
as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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2
as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
More generally, a strong executive leader and their supporters often want to quash dissent.
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Jeremy Pressman, The Conversation, 15 June 2025
While voter fraud does happen occasionally, the country’s processes provide many safeguards that generally keep it detectable and rare.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
The explanations for this arrangement varied over the years, but it was generally accepted that Alan, a virtual replica of our father, was happier living with him.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Ilulissat's dogs could be heard howling, barking in a squeaky high pitch and generally carrying on from the fields and hillsides on the town's edge where they are kept.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Jeremy Pressman, The Conversation, 15 June 2025
While voter fraud does happen occasionally, the country’s processes provide many safeguards that generally keep it detectable and rare.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
The explanations for this arrangement varied over the years, but it was generally accepted that Alan, a virtual replica of our father, was happier living with him.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Ilulissat's dogs could be heard howling, barking in a squeaky high pitch and generally carrying on from the fields and hillsides on the town's edge where they are kept.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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There were usually ten girls and ten boys to start with, but now, as the girls outnumbered the boys, one of us would be gone by tomorrow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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While spending time with family and friends is on our to-do list, there’s usually one unwanted visitor who shows up at every party—the mosquito.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Finance started as mostly accounting, and spreadsheets are what empowered the finance function to be more forward looking.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In a book focused mostly on institutions, this is a salutary and moving reminder that ideas matter.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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The company's new foray into telecommunications mainly comprises a licensing agreement.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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This channel is mainly destined for the more approachable lines like Omnia, while the high-end Bulgari Le Gemme is distributed at only 5 percent of the current wholesale network, Colombo said.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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Descaling is another word for cleaning your machine, and it’s typically recommended to give it a good clean every three to six months.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2025
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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
Adverb
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His legal team argued several different reasons to overturn the original verdict — chiefly that the judge and prosecution had violated the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Charter, a 2011 constitutional amendment that guarantees a fair trial.—
Natalie Meade,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Beyond the Middle East, these developments are a clear and present warning to U.S. adversaries, chiefly Russia and China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Kush + Orange Juice 2 came less than a year after Wiz Owens, a mixtape that was primarily done in collaboration with Sledgren.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025
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Cybersecurity modernization is driven primarily by Threat and Risk Management, Data protection and Unified AI/ML with enhanced security.—
Harikrishnan Muthukrishnan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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Our backyards, playgrounds, fields and parks remain largely disconnected from the digital advancements that have transformed our homes and indoor spaces.—
Shane Dyer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The crew's return date is largely dependent on weather at Dragon's splashdown zone in the Pacific Ocean.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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In a team game predominantly shaped by skill, technique and coaching, is there enough to gain?—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Furthermore, the company's forthcoming pipeline of projects is predominantly centered on renewable assets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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