1
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
However, despite hiring an entirely Native writer's room, their attempts were criticized following season 1 for blending Indigenous cultures and missing the mark on specific Navajo customs.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The luggage arrived on time but was sent back to Oslo for customs verification.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Similar Day of the Dead observations are marked around this time of year in countries worldwide, with customs varying across cultures, the Smithsonian Magazine explained.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Nunzio De Filippis, a tariff mitigation expert and licensed customs broker, noted that at these levels, the importer is now paying tariffs and fees which are more than half the product’s value.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Monthly customs revenue jumped from $7 billion in January to $30 billion by September, with roughly $151 billion collected in just the second half of the fiscal year, according to data from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
From learning how to order a pint to the unspoken rules of sharing your snacks, Britain’s pub culture is full of charming traditions and surprising customs.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
But there has been a steady decline in bipartisan customs that predates Thune and even Schumer.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
The centuries-old holiday, rooted in Indigenous customs, welcomes the souls of the departed back to the world of the living through offerings of food, music, and art.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The luggage arrived on time but was sent back to Oslo for customs verification.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Similar Day of the Dead observations are marked around this time of year in countries worldwide, with customs varying across cultures, the Smithsonian Magazine explained.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Nunzio De Filippis, a tariff mitigation expert and licensed customs broker, noted that at these levels, the importer is now paying tariffs and fees which are more than half the product’s value.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Monthly customs revenue jumped from $7 billion in January to $30 billion by September, with roughly $151 billion collected in just the second half of the fiscal year, according to data from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
From learning how to order a pint to the unspoken rules of sharing your snacks, Britain’s pub culture is full of charming traditions and surprising customs.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
But there has been a steady decline in bipartisan customs that predates Thune and even Schumer.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
The centuries-old holiday, rooted in Indigenous customs, welcomes the souls of the departed back to the world of the living through offerings of food, music, and art.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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In subsequent decades, those group rituals became rarer as genres splintered and people’s tastes diversified.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fear and anxiety are natural responses to uncertainty, but small daily rituals can restore calm.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Different ethnic groups have made their home in the state, bringing with them their own traditions and folklore.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The band’s name has long embodied the group’s nimble balancing act of being rooted in and familiar with bluegrass traditions while also using it as a launching pad for exploring other, often contrasting, musical styles.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Its shares are falling more than 10% Wednesday night after the burrito chain — and Niccol’s former employer — lowered guidance and offered cautious commentary around younger consumer eating habits.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Although chocolate can sometimes be associated with unhealthy habits, like eating too much sugar, dark chocolate has many redeeming qualities.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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The new rules went into effect for the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in 2023, according to an internal memo obtained by The National.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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If the high court rules in the favor of the comptroller general who filed the suit, the port sale would be annulled.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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Zoelle is committed to innovative storytelling, complex characters, and inclusive production practices, assembling 50/50 teams and empowering women creatives in leadership roles.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Standard waste practices such as landfilling, mechanical recycling, and incineration fail to manage plastic properly and often generate secondary pollution.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Although Connolly served as deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house after being first elected in 2016, her win was widely viewed as continuing the recent trend of choosing a more independent president based on the candidate’s values.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The decor is relatively spare, allowing the natural materials to shine and emphasizing clever design tricks like the dining-table bench built into the back of the kitchen island.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Subscribe today As Halloween looms, Wall Street is balancing tricks and treats.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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