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
Adult animation does not usually benefit from theatrical rebooking in Spain, but internationally the prize can help a title travel wider and sometimes at better prices.
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Energy security through renewables While the goal of switching to renewables is usually driven by net-zero targets, Fortescue is also making the shift to secure its energy needs.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Viking river cruise cabins are usually 200 square feet, so every bit of space should be used efficiently.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
The eternal allure of exploration Wiseman, the mission commander, is not usually at a loss for words.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Energy security through renewables While the goal of switching to renewables is usually driven by net-zero targets, Fortescue is also making the shift to secure its energy needs.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Viking river cruise cabins are usually 200 square feet, so every bit of space should be used efficiently.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
The eternal allure of exploration Wiseman, the mission commander, is not usually at a loss for words.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usually
Adverb
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Although parking is heavily restricted, the T will operate mostly normally.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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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,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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These conditions typically begin about two days after the child has been exposed to rotavirus but could last between three and nine days.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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According to the Iranian news agency Fars, which is closely linked with its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard, Iran typically exports around $13 billion worth of petrochemical products every year.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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