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
Plus, saving some of those backend roster spots is usually a necessity to successfully maneuver through transactions later in the offseason and provide roster flexibility.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
My family’s morning routine is usually pretty ordinary.
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Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
23 June 2026
The strongest signals usually appear when the market is skeptical, the stock has fallen and the business is going through a transition.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
When people think of strategic bombers, aircraft such as the B-52 Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit, or the new B-21 Raider usually dominate the conversation.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
My family’s morning routine is usually pretty ordinary.
—
Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
23 June 2026
The strongest signals usually appear when the market is skeptical, the stock has fallen and the business is going through a transition.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
When people think of strategic bombers, aircraft such as the B-52 Stratofortress, B-2 Spirit, or the new B-21 Raider usually dominate the conversation.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 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.
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When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, the person collapses and doesn’t respond or breathe normally.
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Such oils typically include soybean, canola, sunflower, palm or olive oil.
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This kind of shallow quake is typically felt more intensely and carries greater potential for surface damage.
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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