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as in soldiers
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 fans
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 regulars
The site itself, though, had a devoted cast of regulars who arrived with a beautiful curiosity and patience for poetry.
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Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
After trading away nine regulars at last year’s deadline, then slashing payroll, the prognosis was naturally dire.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Many more friends and tavern regulars crowded into the room to find out how the board would vote with regard to Plyler’s agreement.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The regulars’ hearts are heavy this year following the deaths of longtime volunteers Arnold, the former sportswriter, and Greg Hazelhurst.
—James Burky, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
On offense, although the overall work was surely below average, two of their underperforming regulars, Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill, did show improved form on Wednesday.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
On the other hand, the cast feels relatively small-screen, with two other series regulars, Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly, joined by franchise newcomer Sienna Miller.
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
No doubt Original Joe’s regulars are hoping any sale includes recipes to the mostaccioli and the chicken parmigiana that have kept generations returning for family dinners, birthdays and anniversaries.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Another Trier connection here is one of the filmmaker’s regulars, Anders Danielsen Lie, playing senior school administrator Johannes.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 May 2026
Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
After trading away nine regulars at last year’s deadline, then slashing payroll, the prognosis was naturally dire.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Many more friends and tavern regulars crowded into the room to find out how the board would vote with regard to Plyler’s agreement.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The regulars’ hearts are heavy this year following the deaths of longtime volunteers Arnold, the former sportswriter, and Greg Hazelhurst.
—James Burky, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
On offense, although the overall work was surely below average, two of their underperforming regulars, Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill, did show improved form on Wednesday.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
On the other hand, the cast feels relatively small-screen, with two other series regulars, Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly, joined by franchise newcomer Sienna Miller.
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
No doubt Original Joe’s regulars are hoping any sale includes recipes to the mostaccioli and the chicken parmigiana that have kept generations returning for family dinners, birthdays and anniversaries.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Another Trier connection here is one of the filmmaker’s regulars, Anders Danielsen Lie, playing senior school administrator Johannes.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulars
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Crow and Creepy, the call signs of two soldiers from the 24th Mechanized Brigade, have spent 344 and 334 days respectively, non-stop, in frontline dugouts.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ishikawa herself worked in one of the bars that served Black soldiers, at a time when most establishments were segregated.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Despite a weekend sweep of the Rangers, the Angels are tied for worst record in baseball and their fans are fed up with owner Arte Moreno’s leadership.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Alex Palou senses a change among IndyCar fans these days.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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At the end of the day, these are just salty fans and keyboard warriors, so their opinions probably mean next to nothing in the eyes of Edwards.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The two men came into the fight after tons of trash talk and seemingly bad blood, but that was buried mid-fight as the two warriors repeatedly showed each other respect.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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That’s the beauty of wine from a region known for its duality; with ideal balance of soft tannins and fresh acidity, Alto Adige Pinot Nero offers lovers of the grape a world of choices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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To get there, flower lovers should the Odakyu Line from Tokyo's Shinjuku Station to Odawara Station, then connect to the Hakone Tozan Railway in the country’s Kanagawa Prefecture, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Topline Podcast host and UFC commentator Joe Rogan once again criticized the upcoming UFC fight at the White House on his podcast Wednesday, suggesting the outdoor arena, which started construction this week, could leave fighters exposed to heat, rain or bugs.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Hamas does not disclose figures for casualties among its fighters.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Other patrons had recommended Borger for that type of massage.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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Its famed 19th-century patrons included the writers Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, who dined among rolling carving trolleys—which, in fact, were quietly gliding in the background to prevent disturbing the country’s top chess players, the venue being the sport’s British center at the time.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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On Monday evening, I was whooshed alongside hundreds of guests in dark vans, escorted by police, to the Vela di Calatrava sports complex on the outskirts of Rome.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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There will be plenty of entertainment options for frequenters, who will be able to play PlayStation, beer pong, foosball and ping pong games.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Regulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulars. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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