normally

Definition of normallynext

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Recent Examples of normally Washington has launched an economic offensive against Iran and Canada — the two countries one would normally not lump together. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 In many situations, several words could continue a sentence equally well, so the choice is normally settled at random. New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 The Iran War began in February, with US airstrikes on Iran leading to conflicts centering on a part of the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway through which a major share of the world’s seaborne energy trade normally travels. Joshua Hong, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Pollen and mold levels normally peak over the next 45 days due to the quick overlapping of grass, weed, and mold spores. Ron Smiley, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Lead is one of three trace elements normally associated with gunshot residue. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 The guard member from West Virginia said that normally, on domestic deployments, he was used to sleeping on the floor of an armory, maybe without electricity, and eating ready-to-eat military meals. Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026 Sidewalks that people normally mill around were covered with fencing and grandstands were constructed on other areas. Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 The judge in Louisiana allowed for the fifth year and also ordered the football transfer portal, normally open only in January, to reopen for a week for the players in the lawsuit. ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normally
Adverb
  • It's usually transmitted through a bite from a bat, coyote, fox, raccoon or skunk.
    Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The result looks understated yet eye-catching—precisely because long nails usually scream for an elaborate manicure.
    Paula Oelbaum, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Ed Gruczelak, who also works nearby, said trains occasionally stop at the crossing but typically do not remain there for an extended period.
    Terell Bailey, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Normally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normally. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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