as in normally
according to the usual course of things
we usually go out to eat on Fridays
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Recent Examples of usually
Wind, rainfall, swells, and rip current hazards usually extend well beyond the center of a storm.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Valid court orders usually include the name of the court, the judge's signature, the exact address of the search, what or who is being sought and the date issued.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
In those cases, the price reduction will usually be more modest and the item’s cost will be closer to the typical selling price, experts said.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Because for one—musky scents aren’t usually my thing.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Valid court orders usually include the name of the court, the judge's signature, the exact address of the search, what or who is being sought and the date issued.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
In those cases, the price reduction will usually be more modest and the item’s cost will be closer to the typical selling price, experts said.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Because for one—musky scents aren’t usually my thing.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usually
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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
Adverb
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The attack at a recreational facility typically considered a safe community gathering space has shaken residents across the region.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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If too high, the economy slows down, and employment typically drops.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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