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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
Keep yourself updated on policy changes since early information may be obtained via trade associations and customs brokers.
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Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Although specific customs vary regionally across the Chinese-speaking world, the most prevalent activities involve lighting lanterns, guessing riddles, eating tangyuan (glutinous rice balls with fillings like sweet red beans or black sesame paste), and watching traditional lion dance performances.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
Many countries still have paper customs and immigration forms that travelers are required to fill out before entry.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
The development of Ras El Hekma will include a free zone says Kaldas, with its own tax and customs arrangements.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
But as of August 29 all imports, regardless of their value, are subject to extra customs clearance procedures and potential duties.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Advertisement By the turn of the 20th century, African American men held prominent federal government roles as diplomats, auditors, and customs officials.
—Time, 14 Oct. 2025
This procedure allows repatriates to import these goods without having to pay taxes or hire a customs broker.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
While customs vary by region and religion, the holiday is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists and people of Indian heritage around the world.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Although specific customs vary regionally across the Chinese-speaking world, the most prevalent activities involve lighting lanterns, guessing riddles, eating tangyuan (glutinous rice balls with fillings like sweet red beans or black sesame paste), and watching traditional lion dance performances.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
Many countries still have paper customs and immigration forms that travelers are required to fill out before entry.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
The development of Ras El Hekma will include a free zone says Kaldas, with its own tax and customs arrangements.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
But as of August 29 all imports, regardless of their value, are subject to extra customs clearance procedures and potential duties.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Advertisement By the turn of the 20th century, African American men held prominent federal government roles as diplomats, auditors, and customs officials.
—Time, 14 Oct. 2025
This procedure allows repatriates to import these goods without having to pay taxes or hire a customs broker.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
While customs vary by region and religion, the holiday is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists and people of Indian heritage around the world.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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This behind-the-scenes look offers a rare glimpse into the rituals that helped her recharge after the record-breaking Eras Tour.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Other rituals include saying a prayer with his team and lighting incense.—
Akili King,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cultures around the world have ancient traditions of narrating events, sometimes gruesome, through song.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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One thing the soon-to-be dads can't wait to do is pass down holiday traditions.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
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Porter has been a lead creator before, but that was on cellar-dwelling Houston Rockets squads that became a breeding ground for poor habits.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other common symptoms include prolonged changes in bowel habits, such as new diarrhea or new constipation, thinner stools and abdominal pain.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, blackout rules apply to certain TV markets.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to a report by Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo of MassLive, Thompson will likely become a free agent soon, as would be his right under MLB rules because he was never placed on the Red Sox 40-man roster this year.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Kalkbrenner’s summer league performance paired with his preseason outings and holding his own in team practices behind closed doors likely changed all that.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Proving cold-chain integrity, making preparation steps unmistakable, and communicating safety practices directly to consumers are critical to avoiding the next category-wide hit when an isolated recall goes viral.—
Darin Detwiler,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The contents of the article do not reflect me or the values of our state.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Missouri values fairness and integrity, and this process reflects that.—
Savannah Hawley-Bates,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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The right plants and a few space-expanding tricks can transform your small-but-mighty green space.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her father sat across from her, doing card tricks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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