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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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Starting next year, any insurer that offers at least one bronze plan with a regular out-of-pocket maximum — the total amount a consumer is responsible for in copayments and deductibles during the year — can also offer one that has up to a 30% higher maximum than otherwise allowed.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Paul Callahan, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
The country formerly known as Czechoslovakia was once a World Cup regular, qualifying for eight of the first 14 World Cups through 1990, including a runner-up finish in 1962.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
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The Daily Bugle isn’t the only newspaper that’ll give you a fill of Spider-Man on a regular basis.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Starting next year, any insurer that offers at least one bronze plan with a regular out-of-pocket maximum — the total amount a consumer is responsible for in copayments and deductibles during the year — can also offer one that has up to a 30% higher maximum than otherwise allowed.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Noun
The only hope to save our army was to retreat across the Gowanus marsh, but our army needed time, and an elite force of British regulars was quickly advancing to cut off this sole escape route and to fully encircle and destroy the Continental Army.
—Paul Callahan, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
The country formerly known as Czechoslovakia was once a World Cup regular, qualifying for eight of the first 14 World Cups through 1990, including a runner-up finish in 1962.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regular
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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While some of the city’s other historic sites don’t currently bring in any revenue, Independence City Manager Troy Anderson said in April, custodial societies at both the Vaile and Bingham-Waggoner properties run frequent tours and throw summer festivals.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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What is remarkable is the scale—and the single-minded, systematic efficiency.—
Laura Secor,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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That is at odds with a much larger systematic review published in The BMJ, formerly known as the British Medical Journal.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Adebimpe released his first formal solo album, Thee Black Boltz, via Sub Pop last year.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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The 8,688-square-foot Colonial Revival has nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, eight fireplaces, Flemish bond brickwork, slate roofing and formal gardens.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Armando Chavez, owner of local business NorCal Siders, was brought in for a simple roof patch-up but left with a big idea.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The cause can be something as simple as a lack of water or more complex, like fungal wilt diseases, tomato wilt viruses, walnut toxicity, or boring insects.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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Now that the garden is complete aside from normal plant replacements, Sterman recognizes it as the expression of her own evolution and growth as a garden designer as well as changing views on waterwise gardening.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The West Coast is also bracing for rising temperatures, with highs climbing to 10 to 25 degrees above normal this weekend.—
Christine Rapp,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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Video has emerged that appears to counter the Israeli military’s account of an incident in which a soldier opened fire on a car carrying a family and killed their 7-month-old baby Sam Abu Haikal.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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American soldiers liberated the camp months later, finding Haller at just 55 pounds and very sick.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 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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Many organizations still treat learning as a periodic activity delivered through courses, workshops, or training events.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The peninsula has had periodic fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes before, but this crisis is the worst since its 2014 annexation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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“Regular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regular. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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