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
Lot is typically depicted as righteous, but sometimes his morality is questioned.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Trump has argued that his projects are an emergency and thus need to bypass certain rules that would typically apply.
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Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Hang up immediately Government agencies do not typically call or request video chats to discuss serious legal matters or investigations.
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Ella Moore
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Disneyland is typically open for 16 hours a day during the summer while DCA is usually open for 14 hours.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
2 July 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Trump has argued that his projects are an emergency and thus need to bypass certain rules that would typically apply.
—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Hang up immediately Government agencies do not typically call or request video chats to discuss serious legal matters or investigations.
—
Ella Moore
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Disneyland is typically open for 16 hours a day during the summer while DCA is usually open for 14 hours.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
2 July 2026
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Patients usually spend a few days in Istanbul, with surgery on one day and a check before the flight home, leaving time to see a bit of the city between appointments.
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In fashion, that usually means Paris, where legendary couture houses made their names.
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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.
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Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typically. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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