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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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
The normally quiet airport turned festive.
—Rafael Romo, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
For example, if an electric motor normally draws 20 A at 100 Hz oscillation, an unexplained 30 A or 150 Hz jump could signal bearing damage.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
As a lead disappeared, a normally calm and collected Stafford gripped his blue and gold helmet and spiked it into the turf at Nissan Stadium.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Your Mac can also now receive Live Activity notifications that normally require a phone, such as those related to the arrival of a rideshare or a food delivery.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Those invited to a state visit are invited as guests of the Queen or the King, and these visits normally entail a ceremonial welcome with the royal family and a state banquet at either Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
An estimated 20,000 people normally attend the festival over three days, Scheider said.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Yet the White House on Tuesday was quick to claim vindication from what is normally a routine annual data update.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
The normally quiet airport turned festive.
—Rafael Romo, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
For example, if an electric motor normally draws 20 A at 100 Hz oscillation, an unexplained 30 A or 150 Hz jump could signal bearing damage.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
As a lead disappeared, a normally calm and collected Stafford gripped his blue and gold helmet and spiked it into the turf at Nissan Stadium.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Your Mac can also now receive Live Activity notifications that normally require a phone, such as those related to the arrival of a rideshare or a food delivery.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Those invited to a state visit are invited as guests of the Queen or the King, and these visits normally entail a ceremonial welcome with the royal family and a state banquet at either Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
An estimated 20,000 people normally attend the festival over three days, Scheider said.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Yet the White House on Tuesday was quick to claim vindication from what is normally a routine annual data update.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normally
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Seasonal allergic rhinitis is what most people think of as hay fever — allergy symptoms that flare up at certain times of the year, usually in the spring, summer or fall, when pollen from trees, grasses or weeds is in the air.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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To keep things running smoothly, remove the filter (usually found at the bottom of the dishwasher), rinse it under warm water, and use a soft brush to scrub away any buildup.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Soldiers have also been spotted in parks carrying out tasks typically assigned to gardeners and landscapers – shoveling mulch, blowing leaves and scooping up trash.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Demand for the grades 6-12 school, which typically sees over 90% of its graduates enroll in college, grew for the new facility, with a waitlist for admission as evidence, Principal Chelsea McWilliams told the Herald.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Normally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normally. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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