USUALLY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

usually

adverb

ˈyü-zhə-wə-lē

Definition of usually

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 San Andreas fault northwest of the Cajon Pass usually has big quakes every 100 to 150 years, Scharer said, though intervals of about 200 years are not unheard of. — Rong-Gong Lin Ii Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026 These mega-stores usually offer better pricing and more variety than the independents. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Leave it on for the time recommended on the packaging, usually between 5-15 minutes. — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026 Brady rule violations are usually only discovered after a defendant’s conviction, according to Cornell Law School. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for usually

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The fiber slows digestion, which can blunt the blood sugar spike that plain lemonade would normally cause.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
So are credibility and the ability to convene people who would not normally sit together.

— Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of normally

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Heart defects are the most common congenital malformations, followed by neural tube defects, which are typically carried to term.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Instead, try Cabela’s or Bass Pro Shops, where pets are typically allowed depending on state and local regulations.

— Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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