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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 exercise
something done over and over in order to develop skill a weapons training routine

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as in act
a performance regularly presented by an individual or group did a tired routine that's been around since the days of vaudeville

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Recent Examples of routine
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 See All Example Sentences for routine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routine
Noun
  • Pap’s individual birthday post to himself was more focused on his grind.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Add tomatoes, lentils, stock, coconut milk, ½ tsp salt, and several grinds of black pepper.
    Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Summary There's no doubt about it: cardio exercise is good for your health.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Since my internal ultrasound had been normal just the day before, she wasn't concerned.
    Tracey Harrington McCoy, Parents, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Veterans Affairs benefits, including pensions and disability checks, would also continue as normal under a shutdown.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • The address carries the same ceremonial importance as the State of the Union.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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