as in usually
according to the usual course of things
he said he had no interest in adopting any of the puppies until, natch, one leapt into his arms and began licking his face
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Adverb
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Does buying a single company's stock usually provide a safer return than buying a stock mutual fund?—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025 -
Homeowner's insurance usually doesn't cover this; the neighbor whose car was damaged will have to file a claim through auto insurance instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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The strictures tightened and loosened over time, but they were typically relaxed for high-ranking figures.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The tool is typically needed in incidents involving such heavy equipment.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Natch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/natch. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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