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as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
Any movement in the total amount of benefits paid out generally depends on the number of benefit recipients, although depending on the benefit, the amount may be adjusted for inflation.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Most workers in the service industry are paid less than the minimum wage—which is generally low to begin with—and workers rely on tips to boost their wages.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Third, cutting government spending still animates much of the Republican base, even if GOP presidents and Congresses have generally failed to deliver while in office.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
And the phrases in the singalong chorus generally start on the second beat of a measure, leading to the downbeat of the next bar; thus, they’re built from musical pickups.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Most workers in the service industry are paid less than the minimum wage—which is generally low to begin with—and workers rely on tips to boost their wages.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Third, cutting government spending still animates much of the Republican base, even if GOP presidents and Congresses have generally failed to deliver while in office.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
And the phrases in the singalong chorus generally start on the second beat of a measure, leading to the downbeat of the next bar; thus, they’re built from musical pickups.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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While flat trellises might accent a wall and arbors may provide a covered archway to walk through, pergolas are usually larger and beckon you to sit and relax awhile.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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The business is usually generational and passed down through the family.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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As of late, Goodman, an Oscar winner, has been working mostly in the TV space.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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So far, the collapse in American support for Ukraine has mostly been confined to wild theater in foreign capitals.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile revenues in Asia-Pacific shrank 2 percent, mainly due to muted consumer demand in China, the company said.—
Cathrin Schaer,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hospital Belgrano, in the province of Buenos Aires, has set up a unit that mainly offers late-stage abortions to women from the area.—
Anita Pouchard Serra & Natalie Alcoba,
The Dial,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Sure, relying on his health (or any pitcher’s, for that matter) can be dicey, but the club just may have inked a legit ace for fewer years and less dollars than such beasts typically command.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Gray seals are found in coastal waters across the North Atlantic Ocean and typically feast on fish, crustaceans, squid, octopus and sometimes seabirds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Shorter wavelengths, such as blue and violet, scatter away, while longer wavelengths —chiefly red and orange — more easily pass through and illuminate the lunar surface.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The president’s tariffs are chiefly intended to pressure Mexico and Canada to help slow the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States, according to administration officials.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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So far, the unions have focused primarily on building a solid foundation for further provisions regarding AI, given that the technology is still rapidly advancing.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Beyond Voice Commands To Conversational Shopping This development marks a significant evolution from Alexa's original voice shopping capabilities, which were primarily limited to reordering items or adding products to carts via specific commands.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Jarry was jettisoned to Wilkes-Barre in January for the second time this season, his work largely being disastrous.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s largely because mortgage rates have been falling alongside stocks—the 30-year rate climbed above 7% in January but has since retreated to the high 6% range.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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According to a March 1 poll, the U.S. has gone from predominantly being perceived as friendly, to more Ukrainians viewing it as unfriendly, though 13% of respondents still consider the U.S. an ally.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The apprehensions from them and other Republicans have been sparked predominantly by Colby’s positions that the United States should redirect its attention from threats in the Middle East, such as countering Iran and its proxies, to instead focus on China and its growing influence in Asia.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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