1
as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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2
as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
While higher-fat foods generally aren't a concern for most people, those with certain health conditions may want to stick to low-fat dairy products.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Texas and Missouri have intervened in local schools and city governments, leading to disputes about local control — though these takeovers have generally been temporary, with a path to restoring local authority.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2025
The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The official pre-Oscars nomination celebration and the annual class photo are generally held during a glam Beverly Hills Hilton luncheon, which was rescheduled to the dinner at the Academy's Museum of Motion Pictures due to the devastating January Los Angeles wildfires.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Texas and Missouri have intervened in local schools and city governments, leading to disputes about local control — though these takeovers have generally been temporary, with a path to restoring local authority.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2025
The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The official pre-Oscars nomination celebration and the annual class photo are generally held during a glam Beverly Hills Hilton luncheon, which was rescheduled to the dinner at the Academy's Museum of Motion Pictures due to the devastating January Los Angeles wildfires.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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This sense of safety (or lack thereof) is usually the product of one’s attachment style.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Narwhals usually feed on deep-sea animals, such as squid or halibut.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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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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Social practice art in Latin America existed mainly through the efforts of small, noncommercial, artist-run initiatives within the fractious context of political agitation and protest.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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The outbreak continues to mainly be in unvaccinated children.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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When people hear about large groups of people in class action cases, those people are typically identified in the discovery process, where the business will produce information and documents identifying people who have been similarly harmed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Main circuit breaker switches: These are typically located at the top or side of the electrical box.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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However, spending has outpaced the constitutional spending cap, particularly as mandatory costs — chiefly Medicaid — have skyrocketed past earlier projections.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yet details of the other cost-cutting measures in the club’s ‘transformation plan’ had already slipped out, chiefly the changes to the club’s provision of food for employees.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The book is written primarily for young people, but of course adults will read it.—
John Blake,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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The case was written up in the Mexican media with indignation (primarily highlighting the work’s political incorrectness), and countless local outlets derided Gallardo with xenophobic condescension.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 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
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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 14 Mar. 2025.
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