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
The country imported about 138,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from China in 2024, nearly 100,000 more than the year before, according to Brazilian customs data.
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Merritt Enright, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Since 2022, customs officials have rejected shipments amounting to $240 million from Malaysia, $260 million from Thailand and $120 million from Vietnam, or quadruple the $150 million from China itself.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Fast Track concierge service allows for expedited movement through immigration and customs, saving you what could be a lengthy wait in line.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
The administration can fully fund the gap for November using a separate source, known as Section 32 funds, which come from customs receipts.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
Explore the symbols, stories and customs of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through interactive crafts and activities.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
On 1 November, China will expand the annual purchase allowance for duty-free shopping in travel retail hub Hainan, before December’s official implementation of a zero tariff and customs closure system designed to boost Hainan trade further.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
America only accounted for around five percent of China's LNG imports and two percent of its crude oil imports in 2024, according to Chinese customs data.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The luggage arrived on time but was sent back to Oslo for customs verification.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Merritt Enright, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Since 2022, customs officials have rejected shipments amounting to $240 million from Malaysia, $260 million from Thailand and $120 million from Vietnam, or quadruple the $150 million from China itself.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Fast Track concierge service allows for expedited movement through immigration and customs, saving you what could be a lengthy wait in line.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
The administration can fully fund the gap for November using a separate source, known as Section 32 funds, which come from customs receipts.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
Explore the symbols, stories and customs of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through interactive crafts and activities.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
On 1 November, China will expand the annual purchase allowance for duty-free shopping in travel retail hub Hainan, before December’s official implementation of a zero tariff and customs closure system designed to boost Hainan trade further.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
America only accounted for around five percent of China's LNG imports and two percent of its crude oil imports in 2024, according to Chinese customs data.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The luggage arrived on time but was sent back to Oslo for customs verification.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
Noun
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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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Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In practice, though, these presidents did not always adhere to its rules.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The shooting sparked outrage, and changes to official practices around law enforcement and people with mental illnesses.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Nov. 2025
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More than 170,000 providers currently use the platform, which is a favorite for ambulatory care practices.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 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
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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