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as in grind
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
part of my morning routine is drinking a cup of coffee while reading the newspaper
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
this is just a routine inspection
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as in ceremonial
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
the routine procedure for filing a complaint with the board
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as in usual
often observed or encountered
the movie is a routine thriller that has little to recommend it
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Recent Examples of routine
Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Find out how to create a relaxing bedtime routine, manage nightly screen time and how diet and exercise affect sleep.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
Noor Lobad, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Electrolyte tests: This routine blood test reflects overall health.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Not just this film, not just one routine, not just one protest.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Find out how to create a relaxing bedtime routine, manage nightly screen time and how diet and exercise affect sleep.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Indeed, Merit is a routine player in the beauty merch game — from its signature makeup bag, which even underwent a makeover in 2023 courtesy of Proenza Schouler, to a limited-edition gold lighter case and other offerings that balance function and Merit’s signature design.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Electrolyte tests: This routine blood test reflects overall health.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routine
Noun
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Pap’s individual birthday post to himself was more focused on his grind.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Add tomatoes, lentils, stock, coconut milk, ½ tsp salt, and several grinds of black pepper.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use Virtual Team-Building Activities To Encourage Bonding One effective exercise a leader can implement is organizing virtual team-building activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Summary There's no doubt about it: cardio exercise is good for your health.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While opening acts haven’t been officially announced yet for the stadium shows, Blackpink concerts are known for their elaborate production and full-evening experiences.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
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These small acts of showing up authentically lead to big gains over time and can inspire others along the way.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Since my internal ultrasound had been normal just the day before, she wasn't concerned.—
Tracey Harrington McCoy,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2025
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Veterans Affairs benefits, including pensions and disability checks, would also continue as normal under a shutdown.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Steeled away from the confines of death in a timeless town, the spirits of the dead co-mingle with the living as a local priest leads the community’s procession to the top of a mountain to perform the ceremonial re-burial.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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The address carries the same ceremonial importance as the State of the Union.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As usual, Soderbergh edits in style using his Mary Ann Bernard pseudonym and his Peter Andrews pseudonym as well for the fine cinematography.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Agencies that have already received funding approval or operate on a permanent funding basis would continue to operate as usual.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So yes, an opportunity at hand to get out of the current rut, with an immediate run of 9 of 10 at home.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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The stock is in a rut, basically flat for a full 8 months now and down 10% from its high due to these concerns.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Enormous efforts behind the scenes during practice saw Reddick's team build the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota's performance.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Primary care physicians in the US typically see 20 – 30 patients a day, in consultations that in some practices average as short as 12 minutes.—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Routine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routine. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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