as in usual
often observed or encountered
lives in a common or garden row house in a nondescript suburb of London
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Recent Examples of common or garden
There [are a] lot of common or garden-variety Democrats who don't understand what the DNC does.
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Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 28 May 2020
Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2020
Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding.
—Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 28 May 2020
Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2020
Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding.
—Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common or garden
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The 21 percent shooting was well off their usual 38 percent from the line.Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
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That sizable group still has relatively fresh immunity, meaning fewer people than usual are susceptible to infection right now.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Checkmate, pants Petty squabbles are ubiquitous, no matter the culture.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The research, released on December 28 and conducted in the Bay Area, sheds light on how ubiquitous these pollutants are in the global food chain.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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That’s because mycoplasma isn’t affected by these common antibiotics.Alice Park, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here are common treatments and strategies:3 Medications Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen) can help reduce pain and inflammation.Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Using color and music to tell that story — celebrating Black culture — the collection marries Black Radiance’s beauty know-how for darker skin tones with Cross Colours’ familiar palette of red, yellow, black and green, as well as its connection to ’80s and ’90s hip-hop.Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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On the other side, Nebraska faces off against fellow Big Ten titan Penn State in a clash of familiar foes.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, collaborative efforts at the global level will become commonplace, and leaders will manage increasingly diverse teams in terms of both geographical location and skills.Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Superlatives are so commonplace within football parlance that their meaning can become diluted, but Isak warrants his designation.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Finding a few flaky specs on your head isn’t anything out of the ordinary.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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While travelers still expect comfort and quiet, they’re also drawn to experiences that go beyond the ordinary.Pascal Bélanger, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sources of 2023 household debt in the US include: Credit Cards: $1.13 trillion Mortgage: $12.25 trillion Auto Loans: 1.61 trillion Student Loans: $1.6 trillion Outstanding balances also include debt from retail credit cards, consumer loans and other non-household expenses.Kara Nelson, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
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Hancock said in the statement that his family canceled their traditional multi-household Thanksgiving celebration.NBC News, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2020
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Share [Findings] Psychopaths recommend harsher punishments for homicides, whether accidental or motivated by profit, but exhibit relatively low concern about killing in general.Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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However, some health experts recommend 11.5 cups of fluid daily for women and 15.5 cups of fluid daily for men as a general guideline.212 Your daily fluid intake comes from water, food, and other beverages.Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Common or garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20or%20garden. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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