Thesaurus results for CUSTOMS

customs

noun

plural of custom

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 bridge initially was expected to enter use in 2014 after China apparently completed construction of access roads, customs facilities and other related infrastructure on its side. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 YarnProof’s launch announcement did not indicate that customs authorities have formally approved the technology as proof of regulatory compliance. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Almost a decade later, in the impressive An Occupation of Loss (2016), Simon recruited professional mourners to reenact their bereavement customs in a sonic performance. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 In 2025, airfreight was 36% of gross revenue, ocean freight 25%, and customs brokerage and other services 39%. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Starting as early as December, customs authorities across the 27-nation bloc will coordinate monitoring of these imports and halt further shipments once the annual quota is reached, one official said. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Nvidia has recently hired a head of wellbeing for EMEA, to adapt perks for local customs. — Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Trade under its new terms is progressing, but governments still have a long way to go to implement it fully, including by harmonizing trade rules, tariffs, and customs procedures. — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026 The pending rule requires medicines mailed from abroad to go through a customs process that includes a licensed customs broker and a financial guarantee in the form of an entry bond. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Here are 16 satisfying activities and rituals to add to your fall bucket list.

— Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
Shunned by locals, who believe she is cursed, Eleni turns to ancient rituals to resurrect her dead offspring but instead summons malevolent folkloric creatures known as the Kalikantzari.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rituals

Noun

Spending time together brings out their humor and fighting spirit, alongside emotional stories and traditions passed down through generations.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
From Mexican carnicerías and halal markets to African grocers and Eastern European delis, these businesses provide access to ingredients, traditions and flavors that can be difficult to find elsewhere.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of traditions

Noun

Adding an item to the platform has been designed to fit existing digital habits.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Instead of pulling back altogether, consumers are changing their shopping habits by trading down to lower-price brands and stores, shopping earlier and relying more on credit cards and buy now pay later plans, Eshelman said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of habits

Noun

The new rules would not restrict banks' ability to count housing tax credit investments toward their Community Reinvestment Act obligations, an administration official said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
But a key rationale for eligibility rules is to establish bright-line, predictable rules that should promote fair play and competition, with colleges, coaches and athletes treated similarly in similar situations.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of rules

Noun

The approach applies manufacturing practices to research and development, allowing engineers and machinists to modify components and processes quickly as designs evolve.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Tully Tube has already been adopted by 37 health systems, pharmacies, and veterinary practices, including Penn Medicine, Michigan’s Karmanos Cancer Institute, and Georgia’s Wellstar Health System.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026