as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
learned the rote for the exercise warm-up but not the reasoning behind it
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Recent Examples of rote
Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Both governments still mouth the old slogans, by rote.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In contrast, students at disadvantaged schools were more likely to spend much of the day in passive activities such as listening to lectures, practicing rote memorization or copying from the board.
—Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
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Noun
Nothing is done by rote in such a sophisticated operation, after all, and the results reflect at least some elements of emphasis.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Both governments still mouth the old slogans, by rote.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Invest in tools that compound capacity, automate the rote work and let humans do the human work.
—Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In contrast, students at disadvantaged schools were more likely to spend much of the day in passive activities such as listening to lectures, practicing rote memorization or copying from the board.
—Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rote
Noun
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Ready to build routines that feel manageable and supportive?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Just set this quintessential Heavy-Duty Tube-Wringer on your bathroom counter and watch as your beauty routine becomes more thoughtful, letting nothing go to waste.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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As Strong spoke with state reporters this week on campus, her answers were even more clipped than usual, almost terse.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Thirteen-year-old MGP rye bottled at 112 proof is a recipe for success, a classic rye style that is aged for longer than usual and bottled at a higher proof, which means less dilution, more flavor, and a deeper palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The dark cellos of Guðnadóttir chop and grind, and Washington—shrieking, swiping, maddened at the air—flees into the forest, a disappearing uniform.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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The nerves, the grind, the late nights and early mornings — none of that changes because the bracket does.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The researchers said a household needs an income of roughly $120,000 to afford a typical home these days.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
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Quantum computing can boost capacity beyond that of a typical computer.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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This high-impact look is a bit out of the ordinary for the star, save for that show-stopping blue eye makeup look—a literal something blue—to conclude The Drama press in April.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
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My situation was, on some level, achingly ordinary.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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This meant that teams were rewarded more for winning, encouraging imaginative and positive play over unimaginative and negative play aimed at sneaking a win or grinding out a draw.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Neutrals can get boring, but this easy palette reads effortless, not unimaginative.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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OpenAI’s native checkout collapsed in March after Walmart reported conversion rates three times worse than standard e-commerce flows, and fewer than 30 Shopify merchants ever went live.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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To combat the physical toll of the journey, Qantas is configuring these aircraft to carry significantly fewer passengers than standard A350s — just 238, compared to the standard 400 — leaving more space for those on board.—
Jake McGowan,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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According to Roberts, Treinen felt normal after the game.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The lower-than-normal system voltage from a weak battery, failing alternator, slipping belt or poor electrical connection can affect the electric power steering system.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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“Rote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rote. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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