typically
adverb
typ·i·cal·ly
ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition—
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: in a typical manner
typically American
Examples of typically in a Sentence
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Premium luxury wagon buyers typically get zero incentives.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 3 May 2025
Turnout for local polls is typically much lower than in a national election.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Premium luxury wagon buyers typically get zero incentives.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 3 May 2025
Turnout for local polls is typically much lower than in a national election.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
While some companies have sold plug-in solar devices in the US without a UL listing, the company’s seal of approval typically is a prerequisite for selling products on the wider market.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for typically
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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