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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for natch
Adverb
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This is usually harmless and goes away when intake is reduced.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025 -
The conference dates back to 2016 and is usually held in Uruguay.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Yes, most grocery stores will operate normally on the holiday.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Yes, the airport is still open and operating normally.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The role would typically involve smashing a bottle of champagne against the bow before sending the vessel out on its maiden voyage.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The demonstrations typically drew a couple dozen people in the weeks leading up to Trump’s National Guard announcement.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Natch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natch. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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