as in usually
according to the usual course of things
he said he had no interest in adopting any of the puppies until, natch, one leapt into his arms and began licking his face
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Adverb
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His true shooting has been near/over 60% during that time as well (for reference, a 60% TS usually puts you in the top quadrant of the league these days).—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025 -
Chigger and no-see-um bites are smaller, usually more itchy or painful and are often grouped together in specific places on the body, as mentioned above.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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The strictures tightened and loosened over time, but they were typically relaxed for high-ranking figures.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The tool is typically needed in incidents involving such heavy equipment.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Natch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natch. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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