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Synonyms

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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The Rams made eye-catching moves in free agency for cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to strengthen even further - so as usual only time will tell if they won or lost this one.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It was also business — and bad Derby luck — as usual for Renegade’s owner Mike Repole, who is still in search of his first win in the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

It was all quiet and business as usual, except for the roaring trucks that were spraying foamy "detergent" on the pavement.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Even after all their years apart, it’s still business as usual.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

He lay on the floor but didn't rest his head on his paws as usual.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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