predictably
adverb
pre·dict·ably
pri-ˈdik-tə-blē 
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
Alexandra FullerPredictably, Southern's fans were not pleased.—Andrew Marantz
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What does matter is making the effort to be in touch often and predictably.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Mail balloting has secured voting rights for many, including senior citizens and people who work multiple jobs and can’t predictably make it to the polls in person.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
The length of Quickley’s absences, followed by a predictably rocky return to play, will only brighten the spotlight associated with the dollar figure.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
And predictably, traditionalists have raged, shouting at both Manfred and the clouds.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
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Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Mail balloting has secured voting rights for many, including senior citizens and people who work multiple jobs and can’t predictably make it to the polls in person.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
The length of Quickley’s absences, followed by a predictably rocky return to play, will only brighten the spotlight associated with the dollar figure.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
And predictably, traditionalists have raged, shouting at both Manfred and the clouds.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Predictably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predictably. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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