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as in rituals
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it is my custom to have half a bagel and coffee for breakfast
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as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the custom around here is that the bride's family pays for the wedding
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Recent Examples of customs
One of them, the manager of an import company, has been linked to a previous cocaine shipment by Spanish customs, the statement said.
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
Travelers stay with a host family, share meals, learn customs firsthand and gain insider knowledge no guidebook can offer.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Before booking, research local laws and cultural customs at your destination.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
International segments may involve customs procedures, cabotage rules or entry requirements that need to be managed well in advance.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The collective experience of watching turned match day into a social ritual, and as football expanded beyond England, so did the codes and customs of football fandom.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
Health workers have also faced resistance from some communities, where Ebola burial protocols have clashed with local customs and led to attacks on treatment facilities.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The film adaptation will expand beyond the game’s premise by folding in local urban legends, ghost stories, and old Vietnamese customs.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 May 2026
There have been a lot of studies on counterfeiting conducted with customs and police, but these have mostly focused on the scale of the problem.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
ABC News, 3 June 2026
Travelers stay with a host family, share meals, learn customs firsthand and gain insider knowledge no guidebook can offer.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Before booking, research local laws and cultural customs at your destination.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
International segments may involve customs procedures, cabotage rules or entry requirements that need to be managed well in advance.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The collective experience of watching turned match day into a social ritual, and as football expanded beyond England, so did the codes and customs of football fandom.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
Health workers have also faced resistance from some communities, where Ebola burial protocols have clashed with local customs and led to attacks on treatment facilities.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The film adaptation will expand beyond the game’s premise by folding in local urban legends, ghost stories, and old Vietnamese customs.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 May 2026
There have been a lot of studies on counterfeiting conducted with customs and police, but these have mostly focused on the scale of the problem.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer expands your sixth house of work, wellness and daily rituals, making today ideal for improving your routine with more care, comfort and support.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The experience also includes moonrise photography, Champagne sail, nightly beach dining and daily spa rituals, all in a private setting.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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In societies with robust musical traditions, negative reactions — booing, whistling, calling for punishment — may be expressed.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Here is how SpaceX is breaking Wall Street traditions with its record $75 billion listing.—
Manya Saini,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Online resale app Vinted is seeing a structural shift in consumer behaviour, as habits form around the resale economy, the company’s marketplace boss told CNBC on Monday.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Berries are packed with antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C, so his healthy eating habits should put me, the proud grandmother, in a happy place, right?—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Public fireworks productions require display permits, according to state rules.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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So Daniel’s book violated those rules, and Louis’ actions within the book did, too.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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More than a third of US skincare practices now offer exosome skincare, a cellular-level treatment that promises to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The summit is an in-person gathering focused on real-world wellness practices.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Forecast values calculated by CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But now the collapse of values at the top has become untenable.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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