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
Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Some sketches even repeat the same complaints within the same sketch, rather than continue what, in theory, should be a never-ending laundry list of nagging social customs.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
According to the European Commission, the duty-free de minimis exemption was introduced in order to alleviate administrative burdens for customs authorities and businesses, but the digitalization of customs procedures has ameliorated that issue.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The family's funeral service for Lungu in South Africa last June was interrupted when the Zambian government filed an urgent court case arguing the country's customs and protocols required he be buried at the national cemetery at home.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Whatever the reason, more than a dozen passengers got involved in a wild fight while waiting in the customs line at Port Miami.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
That’s when the real headache for businesses began, as customs checks, border controls and reams of paperwork came into force.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Federal customs officials at Washington Dulles Airport seized 139 pounds of Ethiopian khat, a plant chewed for its amphetamine-like effect, that was destined for Sacramento.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Beyond the welcome absence of a customs line, each destination delivers its own take on island life.
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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Some sketches even repeat the same complaints within the same sketch, rather than continue what, in theory, should be a never-ending laundry list of nagging social customs.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
According to the European Commission, the duty-free de minimis exemption was introduced in order to alleviate administrative burdens for customs authorities and businesses, but the digitalization of customs procedures has ameliorated that issue.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The family's funeral service for Lungu in South Africa last June was interrupted when the Zambian government filed an urgent court case arguing the country's customs and protocols required he be buried at the national cemetery at home.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Whatever the reason, more than a dozen passengers got involved in a wild fight while waiting in the customs line at Port Miami.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
That’s when the real headache for businesses began, as customs checks, border controls and reams of paperwork came into force.
—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Federal customs officials at Washington Dulles Airport seized 139 pounds of Ethiopian khat, a plant chewed for its amphetamine-like effect, that was destined for Sacramento.
—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Beyond the welcome absence of a customs line, each destination delivers its own take on island life.
—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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Automatic contributions, delayed payment windows, small rituals that add friction to impulse spending — these are all behavioral architecture moves, not acts of self-denial.
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The rituals culminate on the 10th day of the month Muharram, which this year falls on June 26.
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Its coasters impress, food celebrates Appalachian traditions, and cinnamon bread has a cult following.
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Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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While an initial spike in fuel costs caused a temporary pullback in longer-distance shopping trips in March, the data shows that consumer driving habits quickly rebounded by April, signaling strong offline shopping intent rather than a permanent shift to online channels.
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The lack of information generally is a big issue for blind travelers as well, along with airline and airport employees not understanding the rules that govern accommodations for blind passengers.
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Jessop, the Leave-supporting economist, believes the UK should make better use of its freedom from EU rules to cut red tape and lower trade barriers with the rest of the world.
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Over the years, several Parsi women in India have mounted legal challenges to such practices.
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The subscription service focuses on personalizable wellness practices for the mind and body that can easily fit into users’ day-to-day lives.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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Talarico’s faith is distinct from the Catholicism that Vice President JD Vance embraced in 2019, which sees a central place for Christianity in American life that’s focused on traditional social values like family formation — not social justice.
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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