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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
what with one or another of our pets having problems, we've been regular visitors at the animal hospital
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as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
he's followed a regular schedule for almost 20 years: up by 5, in bed by 10
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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
thought about having a nontraditional wedding but in the end went with a regular ceremony instead
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
your room is a regular sty, and you need to clean it before you can go to the movies
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as in normal
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
tantrums aren't his regular behavior was just a regular guy who preferred hanging out with friends
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as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
throughout the war, the regulars were supplemented by corps of volunteers and militiamen
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as in familiar
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
the coffeehouse regulars were put out by the interlopers occupying their usual table
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Recent Examples of regular
Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Most drivers operate vehicles that only require the lowest octane available at stations, known as regular.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Series regulars are Rachel Weisz as M, Leo Woodall as the titular character Vladimir, John Slattery as John, Ellen Robertson as Sid and Jessica Henwick as Cynthia.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Capital Metro, the city's regional public transportation provider, is scheduled to shift back to regular operations Tuesday after three days of disruptions.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Most drivers operate vehicles that only require the lowest octane available at stations, known as regular.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Yankovic was previously a regular at Starlight, appearing there seven times between 2000 and 2025.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Series regulars are Rachel Weisz as M, Leo Woodall as the titular character Vladimir, John Slattery as John, Ellen Robertson as Sid and Jessica Henwick as Cynthia.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regular
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Omar, a frequent Trump target, was unharmed.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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His frequent television appearances are playing well inside the White House.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Social media is now, of course, largely devoted to systematic fabrication.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Through decades of maximum pressure, repression and systematic delegitimization of domestic political activists, Khamenei has effectively erased most internal opposition figures from public life.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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But observers expect that once the settlement agreement has received formal approval, borrowers with affected student loans will be quickly forced to select a different repayment plan, or the Education Department will choose for them.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The base fare for many ships also includes numerous dining venues with frequently changing menus, from casual buffets to a more formal sit-down meal.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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In such a world, simple answers won’t do; only the courage to ask the hardest questions will push us forward.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Knox, who committed to wrestle at Rutgers University, and his dad were initially charged with simple assault for purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury after a brawl broke out at Collingswood High School on February.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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To achieve the look, start by painting normal hearts.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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This winter began unusually warm in Austin, but over the past week, Mother Nature has reminded us of her power, and how arctic cold fronts are normal for this time of year in the Lone Star State.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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The return of his body closed a painful chapter for the country and cleared the way for the next and more challenging phase of the ceasefire, which calls for deploying an international security force, disarming Hamas, pulling back Israeli soldiers and rebuilding Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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In November, researchers published findings about the deadly pathogens that ravaged Napoleon's soldiers during his doomed 1812 retreat from Russia.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cats make wonderful friends and, for the witchy folks among us, maybe even familiars.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Nov. 2025
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The cast also includes franchise familiars Courteney Cox, Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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While crews will try to keep disruptions to a minimum, periodic lane closures and short-term detours will be inevitable, Mendoza said.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Boyd also reached for periodic forkfuls, especially of the chocolate, while Wheeler limited his intake to coffee.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Regular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regular. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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