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
Today, descendants live in the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Tabasco, and Chiapas, offering visitors an up close and personal look at their heritage, customs, culinary traditions, and way of life.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The wifi is Starlink here too, and there are dedicated customs agents to help passengers speed through passport control.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
In June 2025, Sri Lanka's customs authorities arrested a woman and seized the largest haul of cocaine ever detected at the country's main airport.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
According to Graham, the cost of the ballroom would be offset by customs fees.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
And yet, this paradigm shift hasn't completely dismantled customs regarding the relationship between seasons and colors.
—Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
The agreement covers nationwide pickup and delivery operations in Vietnam, with the two sides planning to collaborate across key logistics services, including order collection and processing, last-mile delivery, customs clearance and warehouse operations at major aviation logistics hubs.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Like the Masters Tournament, which is as famous for its one-of-a-kind customs as the golf being played, the Derby is all about longstanding traditions.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
With them came languages, customs, and beliefs.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The wifi is Starlink here too, and there are dedicated customs agents to help passengers speed through passport control.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
In June 2025, Sri Lanka's customs authorities arrested a woman and seized the largest haul of cocaine ever detected at the country's main airport.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
According to Graham, the cost of the ballroom would be offset by customs fees.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
And yet, this paradigm shift hasn't completely dismantled customs regarding the relationship between seasons and colors.
—Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
The agreement covers nationwide pickup and delivery operations in Vietnam, with the two sides planning to collaborate across key logistics services, including order collection and processing, last-mile delivery, customs clearance and warehouse operations at major aviation logistics hubs.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Like the Masters Tournament, which is as famous for its one-of-a-kind customs as the golf being played, the Derby is all about longstanding traditions.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
With them came languages, customs, and beliefs.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Close the trip at Kaikaya by the Sea, a Shibuya seafood spot combining Japanese and Western seafood traditions.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Write down your thoughts, and then build habits to make this personal constitution come alive.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Confirm whether the rules apply to all classes of e-bikes as some areas also have stricter laws for the faster (class 3) e-bikes.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Buckeyes spent 15 spring practices trying to fill holes and develop young talent to fill the void created by NFL attrition.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which has been used to counter racially discriminatory election practices.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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But the king said despite the fundamental disagreement between the countries, the United States inherited its democratic values from the United Kingdom.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then, to estimate climate impact, these EI values were plugged into DLR’s contrail and climate models (a contrail plume model and a global climate model).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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