predictably
adverb
pre·dict·ably
pri-ˈdik-tə-blē 
1
: in a manner that can be predicted
works quickly and predictably
2
: as one could predict : as one would expect
His reaction was predictably negative.
From the beginning, we fell predictably into familiar student roles.—
Alexandra Fuller
Alexandra FullerPredictably, Southern's fans were not pleased.—Andrew Marantz
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However, there is a catch: that sense of security only holds when leaders roll out changes thoughtfully and predictably.
—Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Imitation soon followed, and to predictably disastrous results.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 18 July 2025
Home to both a bar and a predictably superb restaurant, which combines Nobu’s usual Japanese dishes and flavors with local Basque influences, the hotel is a regular venue for film festival events.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
The Hoosiers, predictably, do not get the steps right.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Imitation soon followed, and to predictably disastrous results.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 18 July 2025
Home to both a bar and a predictably superb restaurant, which combines Nobu’s usual Japanese dishes and flavors with local Basque influences, the hotel is a regular venue for film festival events.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
The Hoosiers, predictably, do not get the steps right.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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“Predictably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predictably. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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