1
as in rituals
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it is my custom to have half a bagel and coffee for breakfast
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as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the custom around here is that the bride's family pays for the wedding
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Recent Examples of customs
The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% tax on gold and silver imports, as per notifications issued on Wednesday.
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 May 2026
As of Monday, customs had received 126,237 applications for refunds for an undisclosed number of entries, according to a declaration from CBP executive director of trade programs Brandon Lord, which was filed in the Court of International Trade.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The senators on that bill say their proposal is to offset the cost of the ballroom by using customs fees.
—Steven Portnoy, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Chinese customs data do not reflect that trade, with the last official shipment recorded several years ago.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Russia has targeted the children through coerced adoption and family separation, forcing them to speak the Russian language and take on its cultural identity and customs — what’s known as Russification.
—Shahrzad Rasekh, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Many business owners began talking to their lawyers and customs brokers for advice.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 May 2026
The gallery is on the hook to the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority for some £550,000 ($750,813).
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
Today, descendants live in the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Tabasco, and Chiapas, offering visitors an up close and personal look at their heritage, customs, culinary traditions, and way of life.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 May 2026
As of Monday, customs had received 126,237 applications for refunds for an undisclosed number of entries, according to a declaration from CBP executive director of trade programs Brandon Lord, which was filed in the Court of International Trade.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The senators on that bill say their proposal is to offset the cost of the ballroom by using customs fees.
—Steven Portnoy, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Chinese customs data do not reflect that trade, with the last official shipment recorded several years ago.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Russia has targeted the children through coerced adoption and family separation, forcing them to speak the Russian language and take on its cultural identity and customs — what’s known as Russification.
—Shahrzad Rasekh, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Many business owners began talking to their lawyers and customs brokers for advice.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 May 2026
The gallery is on the hook to the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority for some £550,000 ($750,813).
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
Today, descendants live in the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Tabasco, and Chiapas, offering visitors an up close and personal look at their heritage, customs, culinary traditions, and way of life.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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Critics also felt the depiction of the 'Guryu Myeonryugwan' crown (a traditional royal headpiece historically associated with vassal state rituals) was incorrect.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Much of the film is set in and around a Parisian elder-care facility, and Hamaguchi guides us through its rooms and hallways, its meetings and rituals, with a patience and passionate granularity worthy of the late documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The spa program ranges from aromatherapy treatments to comprehensive wellness experiences, including an indulgent chocolate body wrap and the signature psammotherapy quartz sand therapy, inspired by ancient healing traditions.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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These requirements also create problems for cultures and traditions that don’t practice traditional Western burials, instead getting families and friends directly involved in preparation of the body and burial.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Replacing one filter, using a HEPA purifier or changing a few cleaning habits can all help reduce indoor air pollutants over time.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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The key is building sustainable habits that encourage curiosity while protecting mental clarity and creative energy.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Golf’s elite spaces and long-standing rules don’t always make room for those who don’t abide by norms.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The piece suggests that for many voters, especially Democrats and left-leaning independents, candidate choice is being driven less by enthusiasm than by anxiety over the rules of the state’s top-two primary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Large says it was well farmed from day one, including being planted with massal selection vines and using biodynamic and organic practices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Though laid to rest with a rich assortment of personal items and grave goods, the presence of substances in her grave spoke to the rituals and treatment of the body after death, revealing practices afforded to the Roman elite.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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And for vegans, undeclared dairy or eggs can affect health or ethical values.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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