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
Lehman, usually stoic on the ice, let loose some rare emotion.
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Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Trees and shrubs usually shoulder winter weather with ease.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The Eagles have been good, not great, at stopping the run this year, and the 49ers’ zone-running concept is usually better against teams that don’t see it all the time.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
This inexpensive device usually costs under $20.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Trees and shrubs usually shoulder winter weather with ease.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The Eagles have been good, not great, at stopping the run this year, and the 49ers’ zone-running concept is usually better against teams that don’t see it all the time.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
This inexpensive device usually costs under $20.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usually
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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That design allows the attack to slip through protections that would normally stop malware in its tracks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The role would typically involve smashing a bottle of champagne against the bow before sending the vessel out on its maiden voyage.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The demonstrations typically drew a couple dozen people in the weeks leading up to Trump’s National Guard announcement.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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