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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
what with one or another of our pets having problems, we've been regular visitors at the animal hospital
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as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
he's followed a regular schedule for almost 20 years: up by 5, in bed by 10
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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
thought about having a nontraditional wedding but in the end went with a regular ceremony instead
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
your room is a regular sty, and you need to clean it before you can go to the movies
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as in normal
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
tantrums aren't his regular behavior was just a regular guy who preferred hanging out with friends
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as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
throughout the war, the regulars were supplemented by corps of volunteers and militiamen
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as in familiar
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
the coffeehouse regulars were put out by the interlopers occupying their usual table
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Recent Examples of regular
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Visiting local farmers markets is another way to help supplement your garden produce, with less of a regular commitment.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
The combination of 1,300 acres of trails, diverse land and water activities, year-round programs and annual festivals creates a facility great for one-time visitors and regulars alike.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Harbaugh is coming off an 18-year tenure with the Baltimore Ravens that included a Super Bowl XLVII win, 12 playoff appearances, four AFC Championship games, six division titles, the most wins in franchise history (over 193 total, 180 regular season) and only three losing seasons in 18 years.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Visiting local farmers markets is another way to help supplement your garden produce, with less of a regular commitment.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
New board president Moore and his young family have been community center regulars since moving to the Covenant in 2020.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
The combination of 1,300 acres of trails, diverse land and water activities, year-round programs and annual festivals creates a facility great for one-time visitors and regulars alike.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regular
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And so many of the bags on sale received rave ratings from frequent flyers, like Travel + Leisure editors, flight attendants, and pilots.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Like similar faux fur styles, the brand recommends avoiding frequent washing to maintain their plush texture.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Previous studies, such as a 2024 systematic review, concluded that fasting strategies are not more effective than calorie restriction.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … FAITH UNDER SIEGE – Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The entertainment rooms can serve as places to enjoy cocktails and billiards (both villas feature Steinway & Sons grand pianos), the dining rooms feel cinematic without being too formal, and the bedroom suites favor comfort rather than flashiness.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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City leaders say the rules are needed because Rocklin currently has no formal regulations in place to monitor or enforce mobile vending activity.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This simple design works well once the engine is already moving very fast.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Do this simple test to find out if your soil is ready.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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This single fine is close to the normal total of $8 million to $10 million in all fines that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration hands out each year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump, as is his want, is just doing the normal thing without the usual white niceties that come with imperialist machinations.—
Elie Mystal,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lockheed Martin revealed that the NGSRI offering is being developed as a 21st Century Security solution that meets all soldier safety and performance needs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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An old photograph from the 1940s had resurfaced, showing the home with the porch intact and a soldier seated on the front steps.—
Gina Mayfield,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cats make wonderful friends and, for the witchy folks among us, maybe even familiars.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Nov. 2025
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The cast also includes franchise familiars Courteney Cox, Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Aim for Once a Week Spider plants are native to coastal areas of South Africa, which can experience periodic droughts.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Over the ensuing decades, periodic conflicts pitted Indigenous peoples of various pueblos against the colonizers.—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Regular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regular. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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