as in usually
according to the usual course of things
ordinarily, I get off work at five, but this week I'm working late to meet a project deadline
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In the weeks since Trigg's death, the Kiser family has pushed to conceal records that would ordinarily be public; Emilie Kiser filed a lawsuit to prevent the release of such records on May 27.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Padilla ordinarily is a very polite guy, extraordinary civil — calm, soft-spoken, the opposite of an aggressive loudmouth.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
The iconic train station is in Beverly Shores, so ordinarily that would be where the district would be located.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
As the unrest continued, U.S. President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to the city , federalizing part of California’s National Guard that would ordinarily be under the control of state governor Gavin Newsom — who lashed out at the White House’s response to the unrest.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Padilla ordinarily is a very polite guy, extraordinary civil — calm, soft-spoken, the opposite of an aggressive loudmouth.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
The iconic train station is in Beverly Shores, so ordinarily that would be where the district would be located.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
As the unrest continued, U.S. President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to the city , federalizing part of California’s National Guard that would ordinarily be under the control of state governor Gavin Newsom — who lashed out at the White House’s response to the unrest.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordinarily
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After opening in August 2023, the bar celebrating Scotch in a town where bourbon usually reigns, Tartan House has already gained national attention.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Western diamondbacks usually grow to about 4 feet long but can reach lengths of up to 7 feet.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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The ‘First Golden Age’ in Professional Wrestling At the turn of the 20th century, wrestling matches were typically featured carnivals or fairs.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Tours typically leave on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. After the boat tour, the caverns offer gemstone mining, in which children can prospect for fossils and gemstones.—
Brooke Eberle,
IndyStar,
27 July 2025
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“Ordinarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordinarily. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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