as usual

phrase

: in the accustomed or habitual way

as usual they were late

Examples of as usual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Burger Bite said nobody was injured, and the restaurant has remained open as usual despite some disruptions as crews worked on cleanup and repairs. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

The superb cinematography is from Malik Hassan, working again with Guadagnino after last year’s After the Hunt, and as usual in the director’s films, the music score really pops, this one from Damon Albarn. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

After the game, Hurts remained collected, as usual, no matter the result on the field. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Trump’s blunt talk and status as a celebrity businessman initially helped him in and around Dayton, where some said politics as usual had failed them. — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above