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
Fat Tuesday typically involves a feast that takes place before fasting begins for Lent.
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Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
His first signature sneaker drew significant praise upon its release in 2023, and his second came later than is typically expected with a fall 2025 release.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The ETFs use option contracts to shield investors from a set percentage of losses on an underlying index, typically the S & P 500 .
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Guidelines were established, with the drones typically staying behind competitors rather than in front or above them.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
His first signature sneaker drew significant praise upon its release in 2023, and his second came later than is typically expected with a fall 2025 release.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The ETFs use option contracts to shield investors from a set percentage of losses on an underlying index, typically the S & P 500 .
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Guidelines were established, with the drones typically staying behind competitors rather than in front or above them.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typically
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Normal temperatures for mid-February, calculated as 30-year averages, would usually be closer to 60 degrees.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ventilation prevents moisture that can cause smelly mold, so make sure to keep the air circulating and open any rooms that are usually closed off.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even players that Hurzeler can normally rely on are letting him down.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typically. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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