as in usually
according to the usual course of things
the clusters of idle teens that can commonly be found hanging around any mall
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Recent Examples of commonly
Here's what to know about endometriosis, what causes it and how it is commonly treated.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
Cyclosporiasis is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), commonly sold as Bactrim, Septra and Cotrim, taken for 10 days, according to the CDC.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
6 July 2026
Members believe preserving the older form of the Mass — commonly called the Traditional Latin Mass — is essential to preserving traditional Catholic theology and ethics, said Matthew Siebert, a philosophy professor at Belmont Abbey College.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Most of the sourdough breads on store shelves, however, include various other ingredients, most commonly yeast to speed up the rise and vinegar or lactic acid to boost sour flavor and also to stabilize the dough and lengthen its shelf life.
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Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
6 July 2026
The shift also is being made because there is less demand for precision, long-range shooters, commonly referred to as snipers.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2026
Defenders commonly suffer ankle sprains and, critically, concussions, requiring immediate, careful management.
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Dr. Tal Patalon,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
That’s because the project uses a progressive financing model, commonly used for projects of this complexity, in which final costs are set in stages as the public and private partners agree on the final scope.
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Andy Byford,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Toiletries, including shampoo, soap, and tissues, ranked fourth for most commonly stolen.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
Cyclosporiasis is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), commonly sold as Bactrim, Septra and Cotrim, taken for 10 days, according to the CDC.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
6 July 2026
Members believe preserving the older form of the Mass — commonly called the Traditional Latin Mass — is essential to preserving traditional Catholic theology and ethics, said Matthew Siebert, a philosophy professor at Belmont Abbey College.
—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Most of the sourdough breads on store shelves, however, include various other ingredients, most commonly yeast to speed up the rise and vinegar or lactic acid to boost sour flavor and also to stabilize the dough and lengthen its shelf life.
—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
6 July 2026
The shift also is being made because there is less demand for precision, long-range shooters, commonly referred to as snipers.
—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2026
Defenders commonly suffer ankle sprains and, critically, concussions, requiring immediate, careful management.
—
Dr. Tal Patalon,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
That’s because the project uses a progressive financing model, commonly used for projects of this complexity, in which final costs are set in stages as the public and private partners agree on the final scope.
—
Andy Byford,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Toiletries, including shampoo, soap, and tissues, ranked fourth for most commonly stolen.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly
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If a recipient’s birthdate is from the first to the 10th of the month, they are usually issued payments on the second Wednesday of the payment month, according to the SSA’s calendar.
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Fortunately, finding a place to park is usually easier than finding a seat thanks to several nearby garages, although street parking can be harder to come by.
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
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July typically sees more drowning deaths than any other month.
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Two full racks typically serve 6–8 people comfortably, depending on sides and portion size.
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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