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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 last step to claiming your refund is the most important—a stamp from customs or electronic validation at a kiosk.
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Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
They should be returned to the importer of record — whether that is a small business directly or a customs broker or carrier clearing goods on its behalf.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Travelers should plan to leave extra time for TSA and customs screenings while the shutdown continues.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
To help ease the burden, Nastro recommended travelers download the Mobile Passport Control app, a free program that can often expedite the customs process.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
That chat led to an introduction to customs officer Sumit Sarkar, whose candid insights into how smuggling networks and customs operations actually function became the backbone of the series.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
In an end of voyage declaration, shippers or consignees must take full responsibility for the cargo at the alternative port, including local handling, storage and customs.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
The judge ordered customs to stop collecting the IEEPA tariffs the Supreme Court struck down last month on goods going through the liquidation process.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Writs of assistance were open‑ended search warrants granted to British customs officers to search for smuggled goods; they were not limited by time, person, or location, and no probable cause was required.
—Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
They should be returned to the importer of record — whether that is a small business directly or a customs broker or carrier clearing goods on its behalf.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Travelers should plan to leave extra time for TSA and customs screenings while the shutdown continues.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
To help ease the burden, Nastro recommended travelers download the Mobile Passport Control app, a free program that can often expedite the customs process.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
That chat led to an introduction to customs officer Sumit Sarkar, whose candid insights into how smuggling networks and customs operations actually function became the backbone of the series.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
In an end of voyage declaration, shippers or consignees must take full responsibility for the cargo at the alternative port, including local handling, storage and customs.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
The judge ordered customs to stop collecting the IEEPA tariffs the Supreme Court struck down last month on goods going through the liquidation process.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Writs of assistance were open‑ended search warrants granted to British customs officers to search for smuggled goods; they were not limited by time, person, or location, and no probable cause was required.
—Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
Noun
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The small rituals of a concert crowd make a show feel shared.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Based on the true legend of the founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, the film traces the life of Lee, who after losing four children in infancy, became celibate and created a religious movement based in music and dayslong dance rituals.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer with a special interest in stories about artisan crafts and ancient traditions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Easter and the traditions associated with the holiday mean different things to different families.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jupiter Direct emphasizes the value of consistent, small habits, rather than momentary, flash-in-the-pan type efforts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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At the same gas station, Republican-leaning Tyler Nepple, 23, said the price of gas for his Toyota Tacoma may shape his vote in the midterm elections this fall but won't change his driving habits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The race could revive a pandemic-era rivalry between Kiley and Pan, who tussled over vaccine and public health rules while serving in the state Legislature.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The gap helps explain why authorities are tightening FX rules even as exporters press for more predictable conversion mechanics.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the lawsuit, Live Nation and Ticketmaster are accused of engaging in a variety of anticompetitive practices, including locking venues into long-term exclusive ticketing contracts and retaliating against rivals and venues that seek to use alternatives.—
Josh Sisco,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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In July 2025, Delfin signed agreements with three communities along the Marañón River to restore and replant 425 acres of land degraded by clear-cutting and harmful agricultural practices.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And now, a new Times analysis of the highest home values in California shows Newport Beach perched at the top.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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People have preferences, values and commitments regarding real-world outcomes, but AI systems intrinsically do not.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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