COMMONLY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

commonly

adverb

Definition of commonly

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 Products commonly used include Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau and Daxxify. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026 The concept could eventually be considered for future Chinese combat aircraft, including the J-20 and next-gen designs commonly referred to as the J-36 and J-50. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Some peptides, including GLP-1 drugs commonly used for weight loss or diabetes, are heavily researched and federally approved for medical use. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 But my favorite was room 408, a Regal Suite category, which came with a huge circular bathtub in the center of the room and is commonly used as a honeymoon suite. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 It is most commonly reported in cattle, but there have also been cases in sheep, goats, horses and alpaca. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Each female cone is borne in an upright position and is commonly violet-blue before maturing to brown. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 The infection is most commonly passed between men who sleep with other men. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026 Matcha is traditionally consumed unsweetened, while chai is commonly prepared with milk and sugar. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly

Adverb

Irwin’s Argan gripes), there are usually also some cute kids trying to get married and some derpy impediment to their union.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Though some people with restrictive diets may have trouble getting enough iron each day, Marshall said that isn’t usually the cause of deficiency in the US.

— Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of usually

Adverb

While Barlow normally kept her car meticulously clean, Kramer said the recovered vehicle had been completely trashed inside and looked as though it had been driven under a fence.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Both parties are spending on campaigns in Republican area that normally would not be competitive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of normally

Adverb

Larger aircraft expands capacity The 737-10 typically seats between 185 and 210 passengers in a two-class configuration, although its maximum seating capacity reaches 230.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Vascular experts break down the differences between superficial and deep vein thromboses, the possibly life-threatening complication of pulmonary embolism and what treatment typically looks like.

— Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026