as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
I've fallen into a rut, watching television and then going to bed every night
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Recent Examples of rut
Its glorious dumplings are a respite from the typical brunch menu and inspire you to break out from a food rut more often.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Wet soil is also prone to compaction from the weight of the mower, which may leave ruts in the yard.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
In his first West Coast NHL job, Laviolette is taking over a good team that is stuck in a profound rut, unable to become a Stanley Cup contender.
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CBS News,
9 June 2026
In his first West Coast NHL job, Laviolette is taking over a good team that is stuck in a profound rut, unable to become a Stanley Cup contender.
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Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Wet soil is also prone to compaction from the weight of the mower, which may leave ruts in the yard.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
In his first West Coast NHL job, Laviolette is taking over a good team that is stuck in a profound rut, unable to become a Stanley Cup contender.
—
CBS News,
9 June 2026
In his first West Coast NHL job, Laviolette is taking over a good team that is stuck in a profound rut, unable to become a Stanley Cup contender.
—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rut
Noun
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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In this week’s issue, the staff writer Paige Williams goes inside the booming repo industry, riding along with Matthew Pitman, a longtime repo man whose popular YouTube channel, RepoNut, chronicles the daily grind of repoing.
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Mired in one of the worst slumps of his big-league career, Swanson is going through the day-to-day grind trying to get going offensively.
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Look for live DJs on the weekends as the brand-new bar hits its groove.
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Both attacks seem to be finding a groove, as just one goal in the second half could feel like an insurmountable advantage in this type of match.
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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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