predictably

adverb

pre·​dict·​ably pri-ˈdik-tə-blē How to pronounce predictably (audio)
1
: in a manner that can be predicted
works quickly and predictably
2
: as one could predict : as one would expect
His reaction was predictably negative.
From the beginning, we fell predictably into familiar student roles.Alexandra Fuller
Predictably, Southern's fans were not pleased.Andrew Marantz

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Reaction to the tariffs and their fallout was predictably split along party lines on Capitol Hill, although some Republicans said they were concerned with how the markets reacted. Rachel Scott, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025 As the party controlling the White House, Republicans also inevitably faced structural headwinds in special elections, and Trump’s actions during his first months in office have predictably motivated his opponents. The Editors, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025 Other services such as Health Insurance and EAP’s operate on a subscription basis which spreads costs predictably. Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 Given its low price, the 4-Series is predictably a bit chunky, with a black plastic body that expands to a thick 3.6 inches at its deepest. PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for predictably

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of predictably was in 1914

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“Predictably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predictably. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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