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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as usual

The next day, New Year’s Day, the Rose Bowl game was played as usual; Stanford lost to Columbia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Friedman was, as usual, channeling mainstream foreign policy dogma, which briefly held that constructive change might emerge from the chaotic aftermath of the Oct.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

So as usual during new-iPhone season, there’s a lot to think about.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

"We will continue to faithfully perform our duties as usual," they said in a statement cited by The Chosun Daily.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

“You’re not making any sense. Do you hear what you’re saying? Do you really believe all that or are you, as usual, making excuses to keep things conflict-free?”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
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