typically
adverb
typ·i·cal·ly
ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition—
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: in a typical manner
typically American
Examples of typically in a Sentence
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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The ‘First Golden Age’ in Professional Wrestling At the turn of the 20th century, wrestling matches were typically featured carnivals or fairs.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Tours typically leave on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After the boat tour, the caverns offer gemstone mining, in which children can prospect for fossils and gemstones.
—Brooke Eberle, IndyStar, 27 July 2025
Chaos typically gains initial access through social engineering using email or voice phishing techniques.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2025
Making your way through Jason Statham's filmography is a bit like going through a mirror maze: Everything sorta looks the same, and the setup typically leans tough guy vs. the world.
—Elliott Smith, EW.com, 26 July 2025
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Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Tours typically leave on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After the boat tour, the caverns offer gemstone mining, in which children can prospect for fossils and gemstones.
—Brooke Eberle, IndyStar, 27 July 2025
Chaos typically gains initial access through social engineering using email or voice phishing techniques.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2025
Making your way through Jason Statham's filmography is a bit like going through a mirror maze: Everything sorta looks the same, and the setup typically leans tough guy vs. the world.
—Elliott Smith, EW.com, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for typically
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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