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 Changing a name is typically the subject of a formal review process; however, the process was expedited with the president's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Samsung scientists solve the problem When faced with a problem in science, researchers typically use a wide range of approaches to solve it. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Symptoms typically emerge between two weeks and a year after birth, although about 90% of episodes happen within four weeks. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 The Chiefs typically have kept 25 or 26 offensive players on the initial 53-man roster. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 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

Definition of usually

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Washington has launched an economic offensive against Iran and Canada — the two countries one would normally not lump together.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
In many situations, several words could continue a sentence equally well, so the choice is normally settled at random.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

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