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
Unfortunately, standard clothing isn’t typically designed with petite proportions in mind.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Federal workers typically receive retroactive pay when the government reopens.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Orders typically are processed and shipped within two to five business days.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Inspired by old-fashioned Southern chocolate gravy, which is typically served with biscuits, this dessert is just as good with a cup of coffee as its breakfast counterpart.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Federal workers typically receive retroactive pay when the government reopens.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Orders typically are processed and shipped within two to five business days.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Inspired by old-fashioned Southern chocolate gravy, which is typically served with biscuits, this dessert is just as good with a cup of coffee as its breakfast counterpart.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for typically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for typically
Adverb
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Commerce writer Julia Harrison is usually a down pillow devotee, but Boll & Branch’s alternative fill might have swayed her to the other side.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 29th edition of the fest is showing off its usual rich selection of progressive programming to be sure, but in terms of emotion, one viewer told co-directors Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn, films here are usually more about getting angry or perhaps somber.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Heather, who normally is good at playing this game and tactful while making risky moves like this, seems to have had just enough to drink to lose that tact.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to the Washington Post, SNAP normally costs the federal government around $9 billion a month.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typically. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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