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
Any movement in the total amount of benefits paid out generally depends on the number of benefit recipients, although depending on the benefit, the amount may be adjusted for inflation.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Most workers in the service industry are paid less than the minimum wage—which is generally low to begin with—and workers rely on tips to boost their wages.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Third, cutting government spending still animates much of the Republican base, even if GOP presidents and Congresses have generally failed to deliver while in office.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
And the phrases in the singalong chorus generally start on the second beat of a measure, leading to the downbeat of the next bar; thus, they’re built from musical pickups.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Most workers in the service industry are paid less than the minimum wage—which is generally low to begin with—and workers rely on tips to boost their wages.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Third, cutting government spending still animates much of the Republican base, even if GOP presidents and Congresses have generally failed to deliver while in office.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
And the phrases in the singalong chorus generally start on the second beat of a measure, leading to the downbeat of the next bar; thus, they’re built from musical pickups.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally
Adverb
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The leagues have taken action in some of these situations, but usually only after public disclosure and outcry.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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He was famously plagued by a stream sniper known as Juul Trooper, who would wear a banana costume when seeking out Lengyel to kill him and then emote over his character’s dead body, usually by playing the saxophone while the creator screamed with rage.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Leucistic animals may be mostly white or have patches of white coloration.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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The strike killed at least 16 people, mostly women and children, according to the nearby European Hospital, which received the dead.—
Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile revenues in Asia-Pacific shrank 2 percent, mainly due to muted consumer demand in China, the company said.—
Cathrin Schaer,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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Although the 9/11 attacks were not committed by refugees, President George W. Bush in 2001 suspended refugee admissions for several months, leaving 23,000 refugees already approved for resettlement in limbo, mainly in South Asia, the Middle East and Africa.—
Tazreena Sajjad,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Back then, bands typically followed either the Beatles model or the Stones model.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Chicken nuggets are typically made from ground chicken meat, often a blend of breast, thigh, and skin, combined with seasoning and binding agents before being battered and fried.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Shorter wavelengths, such as blue and violet, scatter away, while longer wavelengths —chiefly red and orange — more easily pass through and illuminate the lunar surface.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The president’s tariffs are chiefly intended to pressure Mexico and Canada to help slow the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States, according to administration officials.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Beyond Voice Commands To Conversational Shopping This development marks a significant evolution from Alexa's original voice shopping capabilities, which were primarily limited to reordering items or adding products to carts via specific commands.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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So far, the unions have focused primarily on building a solid foundation for further provisions regarding AI, given that the technology is still rapidly advancing.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The timing of peak bloom varies each year, largely due to temperatures, with warmer temperatures leading to earlier peak blooms.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company, which made its name largely in track and field and marathons, moved back into hoops in 2018 via a surprise endorsement deal with NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Both incumbent leaders faced scrutiny from their councils, yet the media focused predominantly on Dolton, likely because Henyard’s story offered more drama.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The actor, who has predominantly taken on serious roles throughout his career, expressed interest in expanding his repertoire.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generally. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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