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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
The gold shipment In the final episodes, Choudhary orchestrates the transport of two tons of gold in 40 coffins, expecting the shipment to pass undetected through customs.
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Reuters reported earlier in the day, citing individuals briefed on the matter, that Chinese customs authorities advised customs agents this week that Nvidia’s H200 chips are not allowed to enter the country.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
However, the biggest offset came from customs duties—including that all-important tariff revenue.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The Kings, or some iteration thereof, had their passports out to mosey through Canadian customs ahead of a back-to-back set.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Cabello has served as head of Venezuela’s National Integrated Service of Customs and Tax Administration, giving him control over customs, ports and tax collection—key leverage points in an economy marked by sanctions, smuggling and corruption.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
When somebody starts talking about breaking those customs, it can be met with an eyeroll.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Guangdong e-Port Management Company operates digital platforms that handle customs declarations, cargo manifests, inspections and data exchange for cross-border trade that are used in the province’s major ports like Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Reuters reported earlier in the day, citing individuals briefed on the matter, that Chinese customs authorities advised customs agents this week that Nvidia’s H200 chips are not allowed to enter the country.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
However, the biggest offset came from customs duties—including that all-important tariff revenue.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The Kings, or some iteration thereof, had their passports out to mosey through Canadian customs ahead of a back-to-back set.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Cabello has served as head of Venezuela’s National Integrated Service of Customs and Tax Administration, giving him control over customs, ports and tax collection—key leverage points in an economy marked by sanctions, smuggling and corruption.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
When somebody starts talking about breaking those customs, it can be met with an eyeroll.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Guangdong e-Port Management Company operates digital platforms that handle customs declarations, cargo manifests, inspections and data exchange for cross-border trade that are used in the province’s major ports like Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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Homeowners continue to seek more personalized enhancements that support both entertaining needs and everyday rituals.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Think spa-like spaces that cater to your individual rituals, preferences and self-care routines, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2026 Bath Trends report.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some traditions, like this one, never change.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Totem Heritage Center was built to house these totem poles, which still belong to the villages’ descendants, and preserve and perpetuate the traditions behind them, with continuing guidance from a Native advisory board.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kight said some simple habits can help prevent kitchen fires from starting in the first place.—
Tina Patel,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many of my clients still need to plan meals, track intake, work with a dietitian, build habits, and stay active to reach their goals.—
SELF Staff,
SELF,
9 Jan. 2026
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Sitting down with Fast Company executive editor Amy Farley for a one-on-one chat at the National Retail Federation convention, Laughton spoke about her efforts to strike a balance between moving the 87-year-old brand forward while upholding its heritage, culture and values.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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