1
as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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2
as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
Dog skeletons have been found in Viking graves before but are generally not common, archaeologist Anja Roth Niemi told Science in Norway.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
Sub tropical storms have generally cold cores, and are often associated with upper level low pressure areas, with the highest winds farther away from the center, unlike a tropical storm where the most intense winds are found at the center.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
In those cases, the agency will generally seek reimbursement for the excess sums that were issued.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
Sub tropical storms have generally cold cores, and are often associated with upper level low pressure areas, with the highest winds farther away from the center, unlike a tropical storm where the most intense winds are found at the center.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
In those cases, the agency will generally seek reimbursement for the excess sums that were issued.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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But other major retailers like Best Buy and Target usually hold concurrent sales during Prime-exclusive sales events.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
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While both diets may help manage weight and blood pressure, experts usually recommend the Mediterranean diet over the keto diet.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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Expect mostly sunny skies with widespread smoke throughout the day.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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So far, the protests have been centered mostly in downtown LA near City Hall and a federal detention center where some immigrants are being held.—
Krysta Fauria,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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India is familiar with crowd accidents, mainly at religious events.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The state enforces that law mainly by responding to complaints made to the state health department by members of the public.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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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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Lionsgate typically covers two-thirds of its production budgets with international sales, which helps offset underperforming theatrical titles.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But Arteta’s Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot rejects the idea that fitness record is determined chiefly by luck.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Another group, led primarily by Maryland farmers, started collecting signatures to challenge the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which focuses on solar farm siting in the state.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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On the other hand, an attack on Hormozgan oil facilities would likely be more about symbolism given that many of the province's terminals are largely unused.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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But contrary to popular opinion outside of L.A., the anti-ICE demonstrations have largely been peaceful.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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But Iowa, the strategist said, is a predominantly white early state compared to other early nominating states.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The collection is predominantly 14-karat gold, reclaimed diamonds and unique natural pearls.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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