as in normally
according to the usual course of things
we usually go out to eat on Fridays
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Satin tends to be slightly more slippery in texture, but these usually still offer a silky look.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2025
In comparison, an NHL combine performance does not usually influence when a player is selected.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Lane closures are expected to take place both on Sunrise and I-95, usually starting at 9 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m. as needed during construction.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
How to get checked for prostate cancer Early-stage prostate cancer does not usually cause people to show any abnormal symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2025
In comparison, an NHL combine performance does not usually influence when a player is selected.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Lane closures are expected to take place both on Sunrise and I-95, usually starting at 9 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m. as needed during construction.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
How to get checked for prostate cancer Early-stage prostate cancer does not usually cause people to show any abnormal symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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typically
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Erling Haaland has been typically effective and Omar Marmoush a breath of fresh air.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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These features introduce young entrepreneurs to customer lifetime value concepts and retention strategies typically learned much later in business education.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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