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
McNeal, a first-year catcher who normally plays outfield, made two excellent defensive plays in the second.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
The hurricane hunter planes are normally cargo planes that are temporarily outfitted with meteorological equipment, including a dropsonde station.
—Scott Withers, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The new drug targets mutations in the RAS gene family that normally regulates cell growth.
—CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Players will still be able to cover their mouths when conversing normally, but outlawing the act during disagreements is designed to remove plausible deniability for any player accused of making discriminatory remarks while their mouth is obscured.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Go deeper in conversations that would normally stay surface level.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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, 30 May 2026
Eid is normally a time of joy and gratitude.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Other necessities normally include the space and equipment to recharge air or oxygen cylinders, and a medical team.
—Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
The hurricane hunter planes are normally cargo planes that are temporarily outfitted with meteorological equipment, including a dropsonde station.
—Scott Withers, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The new drug targets mutations in the RAS gene family that normally regulates cell growth.
—CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Players will still be able to cover their mouths when conversing normally, but outlawing the act during disagreements is designed to remove plausible deniability for any player accused of making discriminatory remarks while their mouth is obscured.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Go deeper in conversations that would normally stay surface level.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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, 30 May 2026
Eid is normally a time of joy and gratitude.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Other necessities normally include the space and equipment to recharge air or oxygen cylinders, and a medical team.
—Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normally
Adverb
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The immediate illness known as Teflon flu is usually short-term, but PFAS exposure is part of a larger health debate.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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SMRs are usually designed to be mass-produced and shipped to sites for faster and cheaper installation than traditional reactors, which often take over a decade to come online.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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December to March is technically rainy season but storms typically happen once per day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Visitors are welcome any time the farm stand is open — typically Thursday through Saturdays — to purchase a $20 jar and borrow a pair of clippers to snip their own unique bouquet.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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“Normally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normally. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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