as in usually
according to the usual course of things
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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Recent Examples of typically
Consumers typically value authenticity and honesty.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The lower highs, line d, is not typically seen as the averages are making new highs.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Early detection is typically preferred.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Economic research has shown that nations with independent central banks typically have lower inflation over time.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The lower highs, line d, is not typically seen as the averages are making new highs.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Early detection is typically preferred.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Economic research has shown that nations with independent central banks typically have lower inflation over time.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typically
Adverb
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Still, the trouble with grafting modern assumptions onto distant historical eras is that the two usually mix like oil and water.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The team successfully demonstrated quantum squeezing of the motion of a nanoscale particle, a motion whose uncertainty is smaller than the quantum mechanical fluctuations usually considered the ultimate limit.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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The normally quiet airport turned festive.—
Rafael Romo,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typically. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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