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
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prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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The lumber yard manager typically pays in the $300 range to heat his 1,500-square-foot house in Cincinnati, Ohio.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, known as the Paschal Full Moon.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Before a vote on final passage on the legislation, the House first had to approve the rule, which is typically passed by the majority party.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, known as the Paschal Full Moon.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Before a vote on final passage on the legislation, the House first had to approve the rule, which is typically passed by the majority party.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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