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
Sneakers are usually my go-to when traveling, but during the summer months, that quickly results in sweaty feet.
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Rylee Johnston, People.com, 15 July 2025
That's usually the shoulder season for island destinations, which offers more affordability and a wider range of available hotel room options.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
To keep that distinction clear, Catholic clergy are usually prohibited from running for political office.
—Esau McCaulley, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
The previous metal topped a three-week high on Monday , as investors piled into gold, which is usually considered a safe haven asset in times of turbulence.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 15 July 2025
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Rylee Johnston, People.com, 15 July 2025
That's usually the shoulder season for island destinations, which offers more affordability and a wider range of available hotel room options.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
To keep that distinction clear, Catholic clergy are usually prohibited from running for political office.
—Esau McCaulley, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
The previous metal topped a three-week high on Monday , as investors piled into gold, which is usually considered a safe haven asset in times of turbulence.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 15 July 2025
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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
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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
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“Usually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usually. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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