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
It's generally recommended to limit caffeine consumption to no more than 400 milligrams per day, so drinking multiple cups of green tea each day should be safe for most people.
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Laura Schober, Health, 12 June 2026
Made of rubber or vinyl, these inflatable toys are generally built for both indoor and outdoor use — from bouncing in the playroom to racing on the playground.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The object remained generally stationary for approximately 45 minutes before disappearing.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 12 June 2026
An OpenAI spokesperson said the company plans to discuss those topics at G7 generally but declined to get specific.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
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Laura Schober, Health, 12 June 2026
Made of rubber or vinyl, these inflatable toys are generally built for both indoor and outdoor use — from bouncing in the playroom to racing on the playground.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The object remained generally stationary for approximately 45 minutes before disappearing.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 12 June 2026
An OpenAI spokesperson said the company plans to discuss those topics at G7 generally but declined to get specific.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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That year, even major characters and first-person narrators wound up dead, killed by strangers or friends or family members, often by parents, or serial murderers, or in accidents, usually right at the end at the story, no warning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Of the two major gay neighborhoods in Seoul, tourists usually went to flashy, clubby Itaewon.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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That paucity of new tuners — there were just six original musicals in the season, and only two were viable candidates for the top award — meant that the Tonys for artistic achievement in musicals mostly went to revivals.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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As for accessories, Gerber went mostly minimal, making her strapless Alaïa dress the focal point of her look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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And normally, the next step would fall to the CDC’s expert vaccine advisory panel, known as ACIP, which guides the agency’s recommendations for which Americans should take those shots.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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But Capital One is growing the fastest, and Venture X has dramatically changed its parent company’s reputation, mainly through key partnerships like Prior and the Michelin Guide, which have the kind of credibility and caché that attracts affluent travelers.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Smaller chances linger into Thursday, mainly south of Interstate 70.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The World Cup typically takes over its host country and turns it into FIFA’s idealized state for the four- or five-week tournament, becoming a unifying global celebration of sport.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The Tonys are chiefly meant to honor Broadway theaters but for the past 50 years has also given a Special Tony Award for Regional Theater.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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Coal fuel is a major producer of greenhouse gas emissions, chiefly carbon dioxide, driving climate change.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Dogs primarily regulate heat through panting and small sweat glands in their paw pads, according to the American Kennel Club.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The chemical is primarily a respiratory irritant.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Bottura’s success in this case was, of course, largely tied to his ascendent fame and talent for finding ingenious solutions to problems, some obviously gastronomic and others less so.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The court also argued that evidence for the murder charge — largely presented through testimony by Montgomery’s wife, Kayla Montgomery — was not strong enough for conviction.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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