typically

adverb

typ·i·cal·ly ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē

Synonyms of typically

: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances

Typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition …—Brendan Gill

: in a typical manner

typically American

Examples of typically in a Sentence

prairie dogs typically live in open spaces

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However, conventional optical transmitters typically use lasers, which consume considerable power and generate heat. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 In art and iconography Lakshmana is typically represented as a part of a group centered on Rama rather than as an individual deity. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Divided government typically makes must-pass legislation, like government funding and raising the debt ceiling, harder to enact. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 Much of the damage occurred in Sunset Beach and Huntington Harbour and was caused by king tides — extremely high tides that typically occur during new or full moons. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for typically

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1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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