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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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 July 2025
Maintaining good sleep routines is also crucial for achieving quality sleep.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
EW.com, 19 July 2025
The stunning crater, which has pale blue water and is surrounded by rocks covered in light-gray sandy mud, was discovered during routine maintenance of temperature logging stations in the area.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
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Noun
Take a closer look at your day-to-day routine, Pisces.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 July 2025
Maintaining good sleep routines is also crucial for achieving quality sleep.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Adjective
The Jumbotron is a routine bit at Coldplay shows, with the camera scanning the crowd and landing on unsuspecting show attendees.
—EW.com, 19 July 2025
The stunning crater, which has pale blue water and is surrounded by rocks covered in light-gray sandy mud, was discovered during routine maintenance of temperature logging stations in the area.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routine
Noun
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If you’re done with the grind, fed up of chasing up and convinced there’s another way, here’s what to do instead.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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There might only be a few starters from this group, but this collection of players can be key to rounding out the roster for the grind of a season Freeman hopes goes deep into January.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Noun
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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In addition to Spanx clothing, celebrities like Garner and Kylie Jenner are fans of its bras, and this one is under $50 and wearable for exercise.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Jeannie C. Riley, Connie Smith and the duo of Charlie Louvin and Melba Montgomery were among the acts who cut her songs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Since the act became law on Jan. 5, 2025, the agency has received more than 278,000 new claims from people with pensions from work not covered by Social Security and has processed 92% of these, the SSA said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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As volatility becomes the new normal, many leaders feel compelled to act faster, control more or push harder.—
Gamini Hewawasam,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The results are limited to changes in normal brain aging, not Alzheimer's disease.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sat just behind home plate alongside baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn, and he was tasked with throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The first 20,000 fans will receive a Barry Bonds bobblehead, and Bonds will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in addition to other pregame festivities honoring the all-time home run king.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The volatility also comes amid the expectation of a peak shipping season that came and went earlier than usual due to the tariff whiplash.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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While Davidson stuck to his usual casual attire, his girlfriend went for a more formal look for the event.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
Noun
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With the playoff race beginning to take shape, the Revolution are in a rut with 11 games remaining.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
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Washington fired its manager, Dave Martinez (and longtime general manager Mike Rizzo), on Sunday, shaking up a franchise that has been in a rut since winning the 2019 World Series.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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Iron Mountain has identified several key information management practices that every organization should implement to drive superior AI outcomes.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This was a common practice in British rule, as seen with the Irish tenant farmers, as well as in Great Britain’s dominant involvement in the slave trade.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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“Routine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routine. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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