normally

Definition of normallynext

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Recent Examples of normally Jones said an increase in transfers between river systems would normally not affect the downstream communities, but potentially could in a drought. Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the immediate coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 The models were tested with reduced cyber refusals, allowing researchers to measure their maximum capabilities without the production safeguards normally designed to block high-risk cyber activity. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days. Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026 PrismML said its approach could allow a cloud model that normally requires eight GPUs to run on one, while also allowing models that once required a server to move onto phones and laptops. Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 July 2026 It's normally closed Wednesday and canceled the day's few activities to ease the cleaning. ABC News, 14 July 2026 Doing so normally triggers a search bar that displays recent searches on one side and a bunch of other unrelated windows, including top apps, image of the day, and quote of the day. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normally
Adverb
  • Aqaba on the Red Sea is usually very busy during summer months.
    Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Most are from blacktip sharks, animals about six feet long that bite not out of hunger but confusion, in murky water, chasing baitfish and usually mistaking a swimmer’s foot for prey.
    Kate Waxman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Adverb
  • The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce reached last month has fractured, once again disrupting energy flows through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles around 20% of the world's oil traffic.
    Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • When photographers Elizabeth and Holden Blanco began planning their destination wedding in Medellín, Colombia, the couple approached it with typically artistic flair.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 July 2026

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“Normally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normally. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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