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.

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Example Sentences

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as usual

“I’ve got to find it tonight, tomorrow when I come to the field,” Díaz said of his slider, which hasn’t been nearly as effective as usual this season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

"Its timelines far exceed the bid process from Apollo, and it's not linked at all. It's just business as usual from the EU," he added.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

For now, though, the bull market remains business as usual.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves - who was at Sir Keir's side on the front bench as usual - appeared close to tears.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

I had on my fur coat as usual.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

Related Words

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