as in normally
according to the usual course of things
we usually go out to eat on Fridays
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Recent Examples of usually
Offices are treated more like private work suites, usually with the same level of finish as the main living areas.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Recognized as a distinct species in 2021, the Rice’s whale is usually found in a narrow area in the northeastern part of the Gulf, in waters 100 to 400 meters deep.
—Tammy Webber, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Ethnography is a method of research, usually done in the long term, that combines interviews and participant observation.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
While essential oils usually don’t irritate sensitive skin, extra-sensitive folks should avoid them altogether.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Recognized as a distinct species in 2021, the Rice’s whale is usually found in a narrow area in the northeastern part of the Gulf, in waters 100 to 400 meters deep.
—Tammy Webber, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Ethnography is a method of research, usually done in the long term, that combines interviews and participant observation.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
While essential oils usually don’t irritate sensitive skin, extra-sensitive folks should avoid them altogether.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usually
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An operative would normally plan to walk alone to a hotel room to avoid being seen with an asset.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Early morning or overnight hours are normally the best options to avoid congestion.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Elders taken into state care typically agree to be sent to homes chosen for them, DCF said.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Symptoms of chickenpox typically appear between 10 and 21 days after being exposed to the virus.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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