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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
Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
City had signals to denote which routine was to be used.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025
Complete your skincare routine by shopping for more Meaningful Beauty products, including de-puffing eye masks and a brightening vitamin C serum, while these Amazon October Prime Day discounts last.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This is simply a consequence of a new daily routine, lack of sleep, and shifting priorities, according to Stefanie Mazer, PsyD, a licensed psychologist in Palm Beach, Florida.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
City had signals to denote which routine was to be used.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
My former ob-gyn had the unconventional practice of ordering routine ultrasounds as part of preventative care.
—Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025
Complete your skincare routine by shopping for more Meaningful Beauty products, including de-puffing eye masks and a brightening vitamin C serum, while these Amazon October Prime Day discounts last.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routine
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Empowered by his newfound zen, Peter and his friends reckon with their purpose at work, and the daily grind of climbing the corporate ladder.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Only lately, watching the latest titles has become a bit of a grind for the 87-year-old filmmaker.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each rack features multiple attachments, allowing athletes to perform a wide range of exercises.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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Compared with many other smartwatches, the battery life is significantly better, lasting nearly six days on a single charge while tracking important health metrics and exercise, such as step count, heart rate, sleep score, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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There is a very interesting three-act structure for his character, as well.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Guided by purpose, clarity and harmony, the SS27 line-up speaks to the emerging generation of conscious consumers—where beauty meets responsibility and fabric becomes an act of expression.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Inflammation is a normal response to strength training, when muscle fibers develop small tears.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Turmeric has not been proven to lower blood sugar in individuals with normal baseline levels.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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From the start, they were considered fashionable transportation, chosen by well-to-do ladies to pop about or driven for ceremonial use.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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Carmen Mandato / Getty Images Why have a ceremonial banner-raising?—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Last season, in Game 5 of the Panthers’ second-round series against Toronto, Boqvist finished with a goal and an assist with Rodrigues injured and played alongside Barkov and Sam Reinhart on Florida’s top line after moving up from his usual spot on the fourth line.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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NBCUniversal has locked in its usual Monday kickoff week to upfronts week in New York, confirming May 11 as the date of its main presentation to advertisers at Radio City Music Hall.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Amazon’s selection of dresses is here to save you from a fall fashion rut.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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San Diego’s offense found itself in a similar rut; over their past 33 postseason innings, including the bitter end of the 2024 NL Division Series, the Padres had scored a total of one run.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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With an expanding workforce, including from acquisitions of early-stage drug discovery firms, AbbVie has instituted several practices to ensure that new leaders and managers understand what is expected of them.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many domestic textile executives report a downturn in production and shuttered plants due to global trade pressure and predatory trade practices by foreign competitors.—
Kimberly Glas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Routine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routine. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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