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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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Recent Examples of routines
The Moon in Taurus moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, asking for simple systems, steady routines, and practical follow-through.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
With the introduction of synthetic fabrics, laundry sorting routines changed again to accommodate fabrics that could not withstand hot water washing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Becoming Jason's primary caregiver gave Gonce flexibility to build daily routines tailored to his needs.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
That shift is influencing more than personal wellness routines.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Wearable breast pumps, for example, are evolving beyond traditional medical devices, with slimmer, more discreet designs that integrate seamlessly into daily routines.
—Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, Damian becomes involved with Genoveva, Alvaro’s wife, who has direct access to Alvaro’s private spaces and internal routines.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
Her goal is not only to grow her business, but to make furoshiki more visible as a practical option within everyday routines.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Clark spent six weeks at the beginning of this school year setting up and practicing classroom routines and procedures with her students.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
With the introduction of synthetic fabrics, laundry sorting routines changed again to accommodate fabrics that could not withstand hot water washing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Becoming Jason's primary caregiver gave Gonce flexibility to build daily routines tailored to his needs.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
That shift is influencing more than personal wellness routines.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Wearable breast pumps, for example, are evolving beyond traditional medical devices, with slimmer, more discreet designs that integrate seamlessly into daily routines.
—Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, Damian becomes involved with Genoveva, Alvaro’s wife, who has direct access to Alvaro’s private spaces and internal routines.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
Her goal is not only to grow her business, but to make furoshiki more visible as a practical option within everyday routines.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Clark spent six weeks at the beginning of this school year setting up and practicing classroom routines and procedures with her students.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routines
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Finch put his finger on the trouble during one of the regular-season ruts, identifying a moodiness that gets in the way of the type of surgical execution of game plans that the defending champion Oklahoma City and now San Antonio can consistently lean on.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Those include sites like Bonneville Point – where emigrants got their first glimpse of the Boise River Valley and trail ruts can be seen – and Three Island Crossing State Park, named for the most crucial and challenging river crossing in the state.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Senior leaders must observe the exercises and act on findings.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Rebuilding strength in his leg muscles required regular gym exercises with lead rehab physio Richard Clark, including walking on an anti-gravity treadmill, deadlifts, box jumps, split squats with weights, balancing drills and running on a small trampoline.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Most other acts by those of a Wolves persuasion barely generated a murmur, and the lap of appreciation by head coach Rob Edwards brought more than a smattering of boos.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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As streaming technology improves and festivals continue drawing top-shelf acts, livestreams of music festivals have become more common.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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The idea is being studied by scientists, who warn that impacts may be unpredictable, including changes in rain patterns, draughts and unforeseen weather changes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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So, too, has ball progression from their initial build-up phase after last summer’s sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, as well as a lack of patterns of play in the final third.—
Carl Anka,
New York 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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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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Skaters ages 6-11 showed off their nose grinds, kickflips and wall rides to an enthusiastic early crowd.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This is perfect for a small household that just needs enough grinds for one pot of coffee at a time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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As if to cool that fire, classical selections are used to bed large swathes of the film, with electronic grooves that hark back to the heyday of acid house from Paul Hartnoll, co-founder of British rave scenesters Orbital.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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In one legend associated with the Crow, the grooves on the tower were made by a bear clawing at the formation trying to get to two little girls.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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