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
The dollar usually becomes a safe haven during geopolitical uncertainty, so the ceasefire deal worked to lessen that appeal.
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
It all springs from backlash sparked by West’s headline spot at one of the country’s biggest music festivals, which usually takes place across three days in London, in the context of the rapper’s historical antisemitism.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Krzyzewski knows this, as the Blue Devils were usually pitted against the Tar Heels as top teams in the country fighting for not just bragging rights, but national titles.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Even with these species, experts say most snakes aren’t looking to interact with people and will usually move on if they’re left alone.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
It all springs from backlash sparked by West’s headline spot at one of the country’s biggest music festivals, which usually takes place across three days in London, in the context of the rapper’s historical antisemitism.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Krzyzewski knows this, as the Blue Devils were usually pitted against the Tar Heels as top teams in the country fighting for not just bragging rights, but national titles.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Even with these species, experts say most snakes aren’t looking to interact with people and will usually move on if they’re left alone.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usually
Adverb
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Stockbrokers normally aren’t fiduciaries, meaning they’re not required to put their clients’ best interests first.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Food that’s yellow is typically made with turmeric and much more mild.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Creditors can and typically do try again, and the underlying judgment continues to accrue interest and fees in the meantime.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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