as in usually
according to the usual course of things
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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Recent Examples of typically
But local villagers say miners typically stay in the tunnels for several days, and likely brought food and water with them.
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Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Although different products/services or marketing efforts increase the companies’ cost, the differentiated approach is typically more profitable than the undifferentiated strategy.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
This typically happens every two to three years.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
In California, kissing bugs typically do not defecate while biting people.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Although different products/services or marketing efforts increase the companies’ cost, the differentiated approach is typically more profitable than the undifferentiated strategy.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
This typically happens every two to three years.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
In California, kissing bugs typically do not defecate while biting people.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typically
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And county taxpayers are usually resistant to paying higher taxes to fund higher salaries, school construction, etc.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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But behind every number is a person, a fate, usually of a young man who never got to live his life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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McNeal, a first-year catcher who normally plays outfield, made two excellent defensive plays in the second.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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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
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typically. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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