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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That design allows the attack to slip through protections that would normally stop malware in its tracks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Of course, the committee wouldn’t normally award the prize to someone who has been blowing up small, allegedly drug-running fishing boats, killing the people in them.
—Merrill Matthews, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Quietly, Vrabel made sure to pair up players who didn’t normally work together.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The office normally receives a few dozen calls for a hot-topic bill.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
Under pressure to fill vacancies quickly, agencies often rush background checks, shorten psychological screenings, and overlook red flags that would normally disqualify candidates.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
The deals can provide a boost for restaurateurs during what is normally a slow month after the busy holiday season, said Paul Nguyen, chief economic development officer for the City of Hayward.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The state has received about $71 million and would normally expect to take in about $67 million more to pay child care providers, department spokeswoman Chynna Roberts said.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That design allows the attack to slip through protections that would normally stop malware in its tracks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Of course, the committee wouldn’t normally award the prize to someone who has been blowing up small, allegedly drug-running fishing boats, killing the people in them.
—Merrill Matthews, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Quietly, Vrabel made sure to pair up players who didn’t normally work together.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The office normally receives a few dozen calls for a hot-topic bill.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
Under pressure to fill vacancies quickly, agencies often rush background checks, shorten psychological screenings, and overlook red flags that would normally disqualify candidates.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
The deals can provide a boost for restaurateurs during what is normally a slow month after the busy holiday season, said Paul Nguyen, chief economic development officer for the City of Hayward.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The state has received about $71 million and would normally expect to take in about $67 million more to pay child care providers, department spokeswoman Chynna Roberts said.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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 8 Jan. 2026.
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