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
Yes, most grocery stores will operate normally on the holiday.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Yes, the airport is still open and operating normally.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The risk of raising prices is why direct payments, typically called stimulus checks, are normally reserved for emergencies when demand is low – such as during the 2008 financial crisis or the Covid pandemic.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Other high explosives that might normally serve as viable alternatives to TNT, like RDX, are also in short supply.
—Macklin Fishman, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Even my son who doesn't normally like new foods loved this and asked for seconds.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
For a second-round pick in his second year, that’s normally the beginning of the end.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth trash pickup is normally delayed for holidays, so will the service operate on Veterans Day?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Yes, the airport is still open and operating normally.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The risk of raising prices is why direct payments, typically called stimulus checks, are normally reserved for emergencies when demand is low – such as during the 2008 financial crisis or the Covid pandemic.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Other high explosives that might normally serve as viable alternatives to TNT, like RDX, are also in short supply.
—Macklin Fishman, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Even my son who doesn't normally like new foods loved this and asked for seconds.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
For a second-round pick in his second year, that’s normally the beginning of the end.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth trash pickup is normally delayed for holidays, so will the service operate on Veterans Day?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normally
Adverb
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This is usually harmless and goes away when intake is reduced.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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The conference dates back to 2016 and is usually held in Uruguay.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
7 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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“Normally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normally. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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