TYPICALLY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

typically

adverb

ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē

Definition of typically

as in usually

according to the usual course of things prairie dogs typically live in open spaces

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Recent Examples of typically Crews fighting the fire took an innovative approach Monday, using ground vehicles to apply a fire retardant typically dropped from airplanes, according to a post on the forest service’s Facebook page. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Infections typically peak in late August and early September. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Peak leaf-peeping season in this Upper Midwest region typically starts during the last two weeks of September and runs into October. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 Reflecting on her own legacy, Steinem typically downplayed her legendary status. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for typically

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Unlike a surgical robot, its work usually takes place away from the patient, but its role can still have a direct effect on patient safety.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Credit bidding occurs when an asset of a debtor is being sold at a judicial sale (usually, but not always, meaning an auction).

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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The Red Sox were not holding Chisholm on first base, which normally means the defending team is indifferent to the offensive team taking the next base.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The combination of storm surge and tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline.

— MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

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