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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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, the person collapses and doesn’t respond or breathe normally.
—Martha Lopez-Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 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
When rolling up Vin Scully Avenue, a white smoke hung like a curtain behind the small hills on the other side of outfield walls, obscuring the normally scenic view of the San Gabriel Mountains.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Too much sunlight, normally only a problem in areas with extremely hot climates, may cause plants to bleach out and look pale, which may be mistaken for yellowing.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
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, 20 June 2026
Both patients presented with symptoms similar to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a life-threatening disease not normally contracted in California.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
Kristen Cabanban, a spokesperson for the city’s Law Department, said North Mall tenants should be able to operate normally.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, the person collapses and doesn’t respond or breathe normally.
—Martha Lopez-Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 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
When rolling up Vin Scully Avenue, a white smoke hung like a curtain behind the small hills on the other side of outfield walls, obscuring the normally scenic view of the San Gabriel Mountains.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Too much sunlight, normally only a problem in areas with extremely hot climates, may cause plants to bleach out and look pale, which may be mistaken for yellowing.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
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, 20 June 2026
Both patients presented with symptoms similar to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a life-threatening disease not normally contracted in California.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
Kristen Cabanban, a spokesperson for the city’s Law Department, said North Mall tenants should be able to operate normally.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 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.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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In fashion, that usually means Paris, where legendary couture houses made their names.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Adverb
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Khat, which is known as Abyssinian tea and African salad, is typically grown in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, customs officials said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Deferred prosecution agreements are typically used when a defendant has agreed to meet certain conditions — such as providing testimony, or paying restitution — in exchange for the charges against them being dropped.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Normally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normally. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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