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
The iPhone 18 Pro Keynote Date Projections This is the crucial date as the release follows like clockwork — usually.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Independence Day usually brings a packed house to Kauffman Stadium.
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Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
Kain, her husband and three children usually take multiple trips each summer, including a weeklong stay at a Virginia lake house.
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Mae Anderson,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
That kind of sucks because the teams that usually win more have more All-Stars.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Independence Day usually brings a packed house to Kauffman Stadium.
—
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
Kain, her husband and three children usually take multiple trips each summer, including a weeklong stay at a Virginia lake house.
—
Mae Anderson,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
That kind of sucks because the teams that usually win more have more All-Stars.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usually
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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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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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