as in usually
according to the usual course of things
ordinarily, I get off work at five, but this week I'm working late to meet a project deadline
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Recent Examples of ordinarily
In the weeks since Trigg's death, the Kiser family has pushed to conceal records that would ordinarily be public; Emilie Kiser filed a lawsuit to prevent the release of such records on May 27.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Padilla ordinarily is a very polite guy, extraordinary civil — calm, soft-spoken, the opposite of an aggressive loudmouth.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
The iconic train station is in Beverly Shores, so ordinarily that would be where the district would be located.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
As the unrest continued, U.S. President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to the city , federalizing part of California’s National Guard that would ordinarily be under the control of state governor Gavin Newsom — who lashed out at the White House’s response to the unrest.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Padilla ordinarily is a very polite guy, extraordinary civil — calm, soft-spoken, the opposite of an aggressive loudmouth.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
The iconic train station is in Beverly Shores, so ordinarily that would be where the district would be located.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
As the unrest continued, U.S. President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to the city , federalizing part of California’s National Guard that would ordinarily be under the control of state governor Gavin Newsom — who lashed out at the White House’s response to the unrest.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordinarily
Adverb
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Does buying a single company's stock usually provide a safer return than buying a stock mutual fund?—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Homeowner's insurance usually doesn't cover this; the neighbor whose car was damaged will have to file a claim through auto insurance instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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The strictures tightened and loosened over time, but they were typically relaxed for high-ranking figures.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The tool is typically needed in incidents involving such heavy equipment.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Ordinarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordinarily. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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