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
This includes cultivating ties with national leaders, engaging local officials such as customs and immigration officers and securing contracts through regional development banks in order to place Chinese companies and personnel on the ground.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But that strange mix of nostalgia and ridicule Shlesinger’s script shows for certain Texas customs (big hair, oversize pickup trucks and bladder-challenging beverage containers)?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Some common reasons for delayed deliveries include bad weather, heavy traffic, high delivery demand during holidays, customs delays for international packages and operational problems like vehicle breakdowns, Amazon said online.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
The settlers spoke a Polynesian language, practiced Polynesian customs, and left descendants who continue to.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
China’s trade surplus with Africa grew 65% last year to a record $102 billion, according to Chinese customs figures, driven by a 26% surge in exports to the continent to $225 billion.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Logistics providers use the tech for shipment tracking and customs documentation.
—Matthew Kayser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Tariffs have increased customs revenue by $200 billion, but nearly all of that comes from American consumers.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Annexing our states would increase their tax base and reduce the need for customs there.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But that strange mix of nostalgia and ridicule Shlesinger’s script shows for certain Texas customs (big hair, oversize pickup trucks and bladder-challenging beverage containers)?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Some common reasons for delayed deliveries include bad weather, heavy traffic, high delivery demand during holidays, customs delays for international packages and operational problems like vehicle breakdowns, Amazon said online.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
The settlers spoke a Polynesian language, practiced Polynesian customs, and left descendants who continue to.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
China’s trade surplus with Africa grew 65% last year to a record $102 billion, according to Chinese customs figures, driven by a 26% surge in exports to the continent to $225 billion.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Logistics providers use the tech for shipment tracking and customs documentation.
—Matthew Kayser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Tariffs have increased customs revenue by $200 billion, but nearly all of that comes from American consumers.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Annexing our states would increase their tax base and reduce the need for customs there.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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Leaders compelled members to participate in expensive rituals, make lavish donations, and provide the Church with free labor.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tierra Santa Healing House introduces a comprehensive spa and longevity experience, featuring immersive hydrothermal rituals, botanical steam rooms infused with South American herbs, horizontal rain shower beds, cold plunge and red-light therapy and couples heated stone beds.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In Kano and Northern Nigeria, this marks the start of the Durbar festival, an annual cultural, religious and equestrian celebration showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of the Hausa people.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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There’s a casual, authoritative swing to their performance that belies the stylistic range on the record; the songs touch upon different traditions, yet all sound of a piece.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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The researchers concluded prevention efforts should focus on improving lifestyle habits when spending more time awake at night.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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For electric vehicles, AI will optimize battery health, charging behavior, and energy usage based on driving habits and environmental conditions.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Education policies, as well as parenting values focused on grades and test scores as singular markers of achievement may also be to blame.—
Brandon Busteed,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That support has given me the strength to keep pushing forward, for integrity, accountability, and a sport that truly upholds the values that brought us together to compete.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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