as usual

Idioms  

1. In the normal, habitual, or accustomed way, as in As usual, he forgot to put away the milk. This idiom was first recorded in 1716. Also see business as usual.

---

Example Sentences

This year's celebration is due to take place on 4 July, with sources at the organisation telling BBC News it will go ahead "as usual".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Returning to business as usual in the global oil market might now take months — not weeks — to achieve, according to TS Lombard.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

"We are trying to stay calm and continue working as usual," said Binoy, an Indian engineer in Dubai who asked that his full name not be used.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

This became especially apparent during the pandemic, when many artists in the city — including himself — began to paper over the cracks and were perceived as living as usual.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Others went to the milking parlor twice a day as usual.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
• generally
• mostly
• naturally
• normally
• occasionally
• often
• ordinarily
• regularly
• routinely
• sometimes