typically
adverb
typ·i·cal·ly
ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition—
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: in a typical manner
typically American
Synonyms
Examples of typically in a Sentence
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
Recent Examples on the Web
People in Gaza, as across the Muslim world, would typically celebrate the day by meeting with their families and sharing large meals.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
New questions are typically posted on Thursdays, with a Monday deadline for submissions.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Additionally, the operating hours of these facilities typically align with a traditional 9-5 work day, which is not conducive for those who work as servers, nurses or hospitality workers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
In heavily Democratic Manhattan, primaries typically function as general elections.
—Michael Rothfeld Emily Woo Zeller Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
But the timing, as is typically the case, is slightly off, as the influx of new shows arrives just after spring break crowds die down and before the summer tourists arrive in June.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Other artists don’t typically go to these lengths for their vinyls.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
There are many different jobs that typically provide housing.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Much of the South has equal odds of being cloudy or clear, while parts of Texas are typically more likely to have minimal cloud cover on the date.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Rob Picheta, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
New questions are typically posted on Thursdays, with a Monday deadline for submissions.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Additionally, the operating hours of these facilities typically align with a traditional 9-5 work day, which is not conducive for those who work as servers, nurses or hospitality workers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
In heavily Democratic Manhattan, primaries typically function as general elections.
—Michael Rothfeld Emily Woo Zeller Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
But the timing, as is typically the case, is slightly off, as the influx of new shows arrives just after spring break crowds die down and before the summer tourists arrive in June.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Other artists don’t typically go to these lengths for their vinyls.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
There are many different jobs that typically provide housing.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Much of the South has equal odds of being cloudy or clear, while parts of Texas are typically more likely to have minimal cloud cover on the date.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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