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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
Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 12 June 2025
High-quality sleep is an essential part of any exercise routine or training program.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 June 2025
Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
For example, automating routine reports on cloud usage and spending delivers accurate insights while freeing teams to focus on higher-value activities.
—Kyle Campos, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Now consumers seem to be seeking information on their own with the desire to personalize their wellness routines.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 12 June 2025
High-quality sleep is an essential part of any exercise routine or training program.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 June 2025
Adjective
Autism is associated with a preference for routine.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
For example, automating routine reports on cloud usage and spending delivers accurate insights while freeing teams to focus on higher-value activities.
—Kyle Campos, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routine
Noun
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Some of them aren’t physically or mentally ready to handle the grind and the pressure of playing in the National Hockey League.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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However, there's a reason why teams have become proactive about buying players more rest throughout the grind of the 82-game regular season.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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In Gilbert’s hands, reappraising the decade from a feminist perspective is more an exercise in cataloguing than in analysis: the ideology of the era is not subtle, and its narratives don’t need decoding.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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At his age, Jones thoroughly believes exercise is essential to living a full, healthy life — not just physically, but mentally.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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When the Parks and Recreation alum was shot and killed at just 59 years old during a dispute with his neighbor on Sunday, June 1, his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, claimed the act of violence was a hate crime.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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As a kid growing up in Macclesfield, Ellis loved MGMT, Vampire Weekend, Bombay Bicycle Club, and other indie acts.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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At the World Championships, Metcalfe saw a competitor achieve a 100kg deadlift and decided to push herself beyond her normal limits.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In normal circumstances, the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act barring U.S. soldiers from acting like law enforcement in the U.S. But the Insurrection Act, first enacted in 1792, allows the president to deploy the military inside the U.S. to help civilian law enforcement with law enforcement duties.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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The Marlins evened the series at one win apiece and spoiled the day for the Rays, who saw Evan Longoria sign a ceremonial one-day contract and retire with the team.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty and West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero threw out the ceremonial first pitches at Friday’s game.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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New customers in eligible states can complete these steps to make a larger bet than usual on horse racing: Create an account through the links on this page to activate the best FanDuel promo code offer for the Belmont Stakes.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Georgia is awaiting her murder trial, Ginny faces teen pregnancy and their relationship is going through its usual ups and downs.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The Mets, meanwhile, are in a bit of a rut, boasting a 5-5 record over their last 10 games.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Despite the rut, confidence hasn’t wavered in Ohio State ending the drought.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Building a culture of positive reinforcement can improve employee satisfaction, enhance patient care and strengthen the overall success of a practice.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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That patient practice will be put to use in 2027 when the first Axiom space station module goes aloft and docks with the ISS.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
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“Routine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routine. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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