TYPICALLY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

typically

adverb

ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē

Definition of typically

as in usually

according to the usual course of things prairie dogs typically live in open spaces

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Recent Examples of typically Local school boards and district administrators typically determine how public schools are run. — Daniel H. Robinson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 When a misdiagnosis happens, the root cause is typically that abnormalities on brain scans were misinterpreted, Brumel said. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Historically, groundwater has typically declined more in the Lower Colorado River Basin, which encompasses California, Arizona and Nevada. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Sports account for a major portion of the volume generated by the array of typically yes-or-no question, depending on the platform. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for typically

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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

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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

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