typically

adverb

typ·​i·​cal·​ly ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce typically (audio)
Synonyms of typicallynext
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
Typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition …—Brendan Gill
2
: in a typical manner
typically American

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prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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The president's backing typically carries significant weight in Republican politics, but there could be a complicating factor. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 The fighting has severely disrupted shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime choke point that typically handles around a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 Memecoins, a highly volatile type of cryptocurrency typically inspired by pop culture and viral trends, don’t hold intrinsic value but can drastically soar — or plummet — in price. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 By not fighting every little thing that typically comes up early on in litigation, the company won’t get mired in potentially yearslong appeals processes. — Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for typically

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of typically was in 1605

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