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
Satin tends to be slightly more slippery in texture, but these usually still offer a silky look.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2025
In comparison, an NHL combine performance does not usually influence when a player is selected.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Lane closures are expected to take place both on Sunrise and I-95, usually starting at 9 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m. as needed during construction.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
How to get checked for prostate cancer Early-stage prostate cancer does not usually cause people to show any abnormal symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2025
In comparison, an NHL combine performance does not usually influence when a player is selected.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Lane closures are expected to take place both on Sunrise and I-95, usually starting at 9 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m. as needed during construction.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
How to get checked for prostate cancer Early-stage prostate cancer does not usually cause people to show any abnormal symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usually
typically
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Caregiving has typically meant childcare, but the COVID-19 pandemic, an aging population and rising costs have expanded the definition to include siblings, parents, grandparents and even pets.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Many other local politicians typically also march in the parade, including Mayor Adams, who isn’t running in this month’s Democratic mayoral primary, having dropped out of it in the wake of the Trump administration’s controversial dismissal of his corruption indictment.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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