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 students whose loans are capped under the new law will need to make up the difference, in many cases by taking out private sector loans, which typically have less flexible repayment terms and require a strong credit rating — a heavy lift for students from low-income communities.
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Tribune News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
It is criminalized, typically as reckless endangerment, but isn’t categorized in the minds of normal people as a social crime.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
The involved officers and the medical examiner were typically called as witnesses, along with DA inspectors who investigated the incident.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Genetics often play a role, as short parents typically have short children (familial short stature).
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Tribune News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
It is criminalized, typically as reckless endangerment, but isn’t categorized in the minds of normal people as a social crime.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
The involved officers and the medical examiner were typically called as witnesses, along with DA inspectors who investigated the incident.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Genetics often play a role, as short parents typically have short children (familial short stature).
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typically
Adverb
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This is usually harmless and goes away when intake is reduced.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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The conference dates back to 2016 and is usually held in Uruguay.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Yes, most grocery stores will operate normally on the holiday.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Yes, the airport is still open and operating normally.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typically. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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