predictably
adverb
pre·dict·ably
pri-ˈdik-tə-blē 
1
: in a manner that can be predicted
works quickly and predictably
2
: as one could predict : as one would expect
His reaction was predictably negative.
From the beginning, we fell predictably into familiar student roles.—
Alexandra Fuller
Alexandra FullerPredictably, Southern's fans were not pleased.—Andrew Marantz
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Ever since Oasis finally announced a reunion last year, Liam Gallagher has been predictably vocal in discussing the 2025 tour on Twitter.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Wi-Fi 7 is included, although ports are predictably at a premium: only two Thunderbolt 4 ports are on offer, one of which will be needed for a charging cable.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The response to Meta’s changes was predictably mixed.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
The Golden Globes are well underway and the night is already predictably rife with teary speeches, missed cues and plenty of fodder for celebrity social media discourse.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Wi-Fi 7 is included, although ports are predictably at a premium: only two Thunderbolt 4 ports are on offer, one of which will be needed for a charging cable.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The response to Meta’s changes was predictably mixed.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
The Golden Globes are well underway and the night is already predictably rife with teary speeches, missed cues and plenty of fodder for celebrity social media discourse.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Predictably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predictably. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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