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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
that's not the usual method, but it works
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
the characters in this novel are drawn with greater depth than is usual for a work of science fiction
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as in ubiquitous
often observed or encountered
the usual reaction to the sight of the falls is one of absolute awe
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as in ordinary
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Recent Examples of usual
Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022
On the first day back, Evans ordered his usual: a single cheeseburger, fries and a Coke.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, federal courthouses in the Bay Area would operate as usual — in the short term.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Ebonē Colbert ordered her usual on her weekly trip to Wendy's with her son: a kid’s meal with a plain cheeseburger for him and a Dave’s Single, a burger topped with lettuce and tomato, for herself.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022
On the first day back, Evans ordered his usual: a single cheeseburger, fries and a Coke.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022
Noun
With less than 72 hours between games, and key players such as Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in their mid-to-late 30s, Monday’s training session was lighter than usual so players could recover.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, federal courthouses in the Bay Area would operate as usual — in the short term.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usual
Adjective
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For drivers prioritizing affordability and conventional utility, models like the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 may be more suitable.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike conventional models that primarily rely on current atmospheric readings, Google’s AI system analyzes historical hurricane data to uncover patterns that might elude human forecasters.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Newsweek contacted Johnson by email to comment on this story outside of normal business hours.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Vitamins and some foods can change the shade, and your first pee of the morning will almost always be darker — that’s normal.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One club tune has been ubiquitous this summer.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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For anyone who frequents the subway (or Equinox), the Beats Solo are ubiquitous.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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Alila Napa Valley goes beyond the ordinary by offering unforgettable experiences designed to captivate modern travelers, especially Xennials.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The couple have often walked red carpets together, so it certainly wouldn’t be considered out of the ordinary for the 37-year-old to walk the Golden Globes red carpet alongside her beau as his plus-one.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The approval secured at a special meeting of shareholders held by Fubo on Tuesday still requires regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions for a deal that aims to create a much bigger player in the virtual multichannel video provider to challenge market leader YouTube TV.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The designers posed just a beat or two longer during their customary bow, and Streep and Tucci were whisked to the backstage area as the real-life fashion crowd jumped on the empty runway to snap photos of the moment in fashion history.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stephen Glennon, vice president, national accounts at OEC Group, noted that there wasn’t the typical peak season this year.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The buck has 14 points and rough scores as a non-typical at 184 inches.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Spooky season is officially in full swing and Nashville's nightlife scene is getting a haunted makeover with Halloween pop-up bars transforming familiar haunts into eerie, immersive experiences.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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For those who aren’t familiar, RedZone is the NFL broadcast that whisks viewers around the league to the best moments of every game on Sundays.—
Charlotte Wilder,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Schools must follow state mandates on instructional hours, but states typically don’t set strict rules on how long a lunch period should be, so some principals whittle it down to twenty or twenty-five minutes.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to the rules laid down by Nobel in his 1895 will, the prizes can only honor up to three people per award — a growing challenge given the collaborative nature of much scientific research.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Usual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usual. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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