as in normally
according to the usual course of things
we usually go out to eat on Fridays
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Recent Examples of usually
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning Symptoms of salmonella poisoning usually start six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Whoopi Goldberg will appear on Fridays, which is not usually part of her schedule.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
No matter the size of your home, having rooms that feel bright, open, and welcoming is usually the goal.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
The sandwiches are based on the high-quality ones that are sold in Japanese convenience stores, including 7-Eleven, usually featuring egg salad, chicken katsu or fruits with cream.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Whoopi Goldberg will appear on Fridays, which is not usually part of her schedule.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
No matter the size of your home, having rooms that feel bright, open, and welcoming is usually the goal.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
The sandwiches are based on the high-quality ones that are sold in Japanese convenience stores, including 7-Eleven, usually featuring egg salad, chicken katsu or fruits with cream.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usually
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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
Adverb
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December to March is technically rainy season but storms typically happen once per day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Visitors are welcome any time the farm stand is open — typically Thursday through Saturdays — to purchase a $20 jar and borrow a pair of clippers to snip their own unique bouquet.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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