as in normally
according to the usual course of things
we usually go out to eat on Fridays
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of usually
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning Symptoms of salmonella poisoning usually start six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for usually
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
See All Example Sentences for usually
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usually
Adverb
-
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
-
And normally, the next step would fall to the CDC’s expert vaccine advisory panel, known as ACIP, which guides the agency’s recommendations for which Americans should take those shots.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
Adverb
-
December to March is technically rainy season but storms typically happen once per day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
