1
as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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2
as in mostly
for the most part
generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Recent Examples of generally
The statewide fatality rate — generally higher than Tarrant’s over the past decade — had been on a shallow downward glide since 2014 before jumping in 2020, according to TxDOT’s crash data dashboard, last updated in June 2024.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
And there’s no disputing that the high tariffs that Trump put on U.S. imports from China in his first term, tariffs generally left in place by former President Joe Biden, have had an impact on the trade relationship.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Holland presided over more than a quarter-century of drafts with the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers, and they were generally held in one place, with everyone from the executives doing the drafting to the players being drafted on site.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The industry has generally hovered around a 5% failure rate since 2000, with Data Center Dynamics reporting that there have been only 165 claims for more than $10 million across the history of the industry.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 28 June 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
And there’s no disputing that the high tariffs that Trump put on U.S. imports from China in his first term, tariffs generally left in place by former President Joe Biden, have had an impact on the trade relationship.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Holland presided over more than a quarter-century of drafts with the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers, and they were generally held in one place, with everyone from the executives doing the drafting to the players being drafted on site.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The industry has generally hovered around a 5% failure rate since 2000, with Data Center Dynamics reporting that there have been only 165 claims for more than $10 million across the history of the industry.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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Hormone therapy is usually available as an oral pill or injection.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
6 July 2025
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Trade discussions usually pick up in the next few weeks around the upcoming draft and All-Star Game, and baseball operations president Erik Neander and his staff should have plenty to talk about.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Usually, her work involves structures that are mostly burned or damaged.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Headed into Thursday, showers and a thunderstorm are likely after 2 p.m. Conditions throughout the day are expected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 91.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Walmart $399 Apple All the changes to last year's Watch Series 10 (issued in advance of the Apple Watch's 10th anniversary) were designed mainly to make the Apple Watch irresistible once more.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Since Lopez’s arrest, Zhang has also shared videos on Douyin, a version of the social media platform TikTok mainly accessible in China, Cheng added.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The strictures tightened and loosened over time, but they were typically relaxed for high-ranking figures.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The tool is typically needed in incidents involving such heavy equipment.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The legislation chiefly extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, which were set to expire this year, and provides new perks for working-class Americans while restoring full tax incentives for business capital investment.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Founded in 2004, UTEC is one of Japan’s largest deep-tech VCs, with a portfolio spanning more than 150 companies, chiefly originated from or backed by academic institutions.—
Cat Wang,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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That’s proven to be a fruitful investment for the Yankees, who have primarily rotated Bellinger in the three outfield spots but use him intermittently at first base, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Kmet has shown flashes but hasn’t put it all together, primarily due to quarterback play.—
Jeff Haverlack,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Their lineup has serious pop already, largely courtesy of Aaron Judge, but if the Yankees are able to add another potential 45 home run bat, the lineup adds an extra element of power.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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All four attractions have been updated through the years, but remain largely unchanged from their original debut.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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However, there are many typical dishes that are influenced by the predominantly Italian and Spanish immigrants.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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