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
As whiskey fans already know, Booker’s stands out as being an uncut, unfiltered bourbon, and while the specifics change from batch to batch, there are some constants—the whiskey is usually six to eight years old and between 120 and 130 proof.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Fruit flies usually lay their eggs on surfaces near whatever source attracts them.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The birds usually prey on smaller birds and small reptiles or mammals, officials said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
According to Fidelity, the retail slice of IPOs is usually between 5% and 10%.
—Ari Levy,leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 June 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Fruit flies usually lay their eggs on surfaces near whatever source attracts them.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The birds usually prey on smaller birds and small reptiles or mammals, officials said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
According to Fidelity, the retail slice of IPOs is usually between 5% and 10%.
—Ari Levy,leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 June 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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More than 800 French border control officers will be active, up from about 60 normally.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The World Cup typically takes over its host country and turns it into FIFA’s idealized state for the four- or five-week tournament, becoming a unifying global celebration of sport.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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