as in usually
according to the usual course of things
the clusters of idle teens that can commonly be found hanging around any mall
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Recent Examples of commonly
According to his LinkedIn profile, Allen graduated from the California Institute of Technology, commonly known as Caltech, in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
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Garrett Haake, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Additionally, beef tallow, commonly used in soap-making, can be a lure for them.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
According to Hemmings, perpetrators are commonly those with an avoidant attachment style, who emotionally and physically distance themselves from others when under stress rather than addressing the cause.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
These ten compositions depend on lights in darkness, most commonly generated by candles, by the moon, or—as in the most famous painting here, An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump (circa 1767)—by both.
—Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
More commonly, a surge will occur if there is an issue with the wiring or if the circuits are overloaded.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Ruiz said ants are most commonly found in kitchens, pantries, and other areas where food is stored.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Infections are commonly treated with antibiotics.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Use the 3% to 5% solution commonly sold in the first-aid section at full-strength to slowly kill mold spores.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Garrett Haake, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Additionally, beef tallow, commonly used in soap-making, can be a lure for them.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
According to Hemmings, perpetrators are commonly those with an avoidant attachment style, who emotionally and physically distance themselves from others when under stress rather than addressing the cause.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
These ten compositions depend on lights in darkness, most commonly generated by candles, by the moon, or—as in the most famous painting here, An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump (circa 1767)—by both.
—Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
More commonly, a surge will occur if there is an issue with the wiring or if the circuits are overloaded.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Ruiz said ants are most commonly found in kitchens, pantries, and other areas where food is stored.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Infections are commonly treated with antibiotics.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Use the 3% to 5% solution commonly sold in the first-aid section at full-strength to slowly kill mold spores.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly
Adverb
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The courts in the past have held — and usually not framed in terms of DEI policies; this was prior to that term gaining currency — but courts have been skeptical about giving the FCC authority over Equal Employment Opportunity policies as a basis for license decisions.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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The broad, strappy leaves of tulips have a waxy coating that gives them a blue-green color, with usually two to six leaves per plant.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tehran has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, while Washington has imposed a blockade of Iran's ports.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Before the United States and Israel launched their attacks on Iran in late February about 3,000 vessels typically passed through the Strait of Hormuz each month, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The amendment was approved by the Aurora City Council on Tuesday as a part of the meeting’s consent agenda, which is typically reserved for routine or non-controversial items that are all approved with a single vote.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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