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
An operative would normally plan to walk alone to a hotel room to avoid being seen with an asset.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Early morning or overnight hours are normally the best options to avoid congestion.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The traditional Palm Sunday procession normally sees tens of thousands of Christians from around the world walk from the Mount of Olives down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The Vatican hasn’t yet said who will participate, though Popes Benedict XVI and John Paul II normally washed the feet of 12 priests.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The MyTSA app normally lists wait times, but it's suspended during the shutdown.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Roughly 20% of global oil supply normally moves through the approximately 100-mile waterway, which borders Iran.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The unusual event allows competitors to briefly return to their childhoods, and enjoy doing things they aren’t normally allowed to, said Tahara – a balm for Japan’s grueling work culture.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The Padres were not comfortable using him yet in the way he would normally be used — available to pitch in back-to-back games or three times in five days.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Early morning or overnight hours are normally the best options to avoid congestion.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The traditional Palm Sunday procession normally sees tens of thousands of Christians from around the world walk from the Mount of Olives down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The Vatican hasn’t yet said who will participate, though Popes Benedict XVI and John Paul II normally washed the feet of 12 priests.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The MyTSA app normally lists wait times, but it's suspended during the shutdown.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Roughly 20% of global oil supply normally moves through the approximately 100-mile waterway, which borders Iran.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The unusual event allows competitors to briefly return to their childhoods, and enjoy doing things they aren’t normally allowed to, said Tahara – a balm for Japan’s grueling work culture.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The Padres were not comfortable using him yet in the way he would normally be used — available to pitch in back-to-back games or three times in five days.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normally
Adverb
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There are other reactions, as well, though usually not as offensive.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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Because in Ireland, the long way usually leads somewhere better.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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David’s view The voters most keen to talk with political reporters are, typically, extremely engaged in politics.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Over the past year, groups of a few hundred migrants have typically dispersed within days without traveling beyond southern Mexico.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Normally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normally. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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