as in usually
according to the usual course of things
normally I go to my health club after work, but today I'm giving myself a break
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Recent Examples of normally
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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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Government offices — Los Angeles city and county, national and state offices — and superior courts, libraries and schools — are normally closed for a federal holiday.
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Holly Andres,
Daily News,
30 June 2026
The ripple effect of food insecurity around the world from Ukraine’s inability to ship its normally massive grain crops.
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Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The plane landed safely at JFK and all passengers were able to exit the plane normally.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Acemate is offering the S10 for US$1,849 (normally $2,499) until the Prime Day specials expire, at the end of June.
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New Atlas,
29 June 2026
Two commercial buildings not normally open to the public are also included.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
Captain Mehdi Taremi said the team endured five hours of travel and security checks during what is normally a very short journey from the Los Angeles area to the border.
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Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Government offices — Los Angeles city and county, national and state offices — and superior courts, libraries and schools — are normally closed for a federal holiday.
—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
30 June 2026
The ripple effect of food insecurity around the world from Ukraine’s inability to ship its normally massive grain crops.
—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The plane landed safely at JFK and all passengers were able to exit the plane normally.
—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Acemate is offering the S10 for US$1,849 (normally $2,499) until the Prime Day specials expire, at the end of June.
—
New Atlas,
29 June 2026
Two commercial buildings not normally open to the public are also included.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
Captain Mehdi Taremi said the team endured five hours of travel and security checks during what is normally a very short journey from the Los Angeles area to the border.
—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normally
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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.
Adverb
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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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“Normally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normally. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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