1
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
Fans began heading for the exits, and Mazzulla pulled his regulars, sending in Williams and wing Josh Minott.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Its tables were booked with regulars from Abilene, San Angelo and Brownwood, along with repeat visitors from Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Houston.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Slope regulars know that après-ski is a time for food, drink, and merriment after a day out in the cold.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Now, the store is counting on its regulars to keep coming back.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
McNair is one of a handful of regulars who will not return for 2026.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Series regulars are Rachel Weisz as M, Leo Woodall as the titular character Vladimir, John Slattery as John, Ellen Robertson as Sid and Jessica Henwick as Cynthia.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Kelly has a reputation as one of the most disruptive regulars stationed outside the church.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Among the regulars at these family dinners were my grandmother’s three brothers, their wives, and a scattering of their children and grandchildren.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Its tables were booked with regulars from Abilene, San Angelo and Brownwood, along with repeat visitors from Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Houston.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Slope regulars know that après-ski is a time for food, drink, and merriment after a day out in the cold.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Now, the store is counting on its regulars to keep coming back.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
McNair is one of a handful of regulars who will not return for 2026.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Series regulars are Rachel Weisz as M, Leo Woodall as the titular character Vladimir, John Slattery as John, Ellen Robertson as Sid and Jessica Henwick as Cynthia.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Kelly has a reputation as one of the most disruptive regulars stationed outside the church.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Among the regulars at these family dinners were my grandmother’s three brothers, their wives, and a scattering of their children and grandchildren.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulars
Noun
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Pot began by collecting nets to be used as camouflage for Ukrainian soldiers.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Both raids took place on Thursday, and no soldiers were killed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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John Stamos shared a dramatic new look with fans in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan 13.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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As to what exactly will be available for the fans to purchase, LA28 officials wouldn’t say on Tuesday.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The fact that this extremely complex and grueling mission was successfully executed with so few injuries is a testament to the expertise of our joint warriors.—
January 8,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Loyalty, even in the face of death Two thousand years later, and half a world away, the samurai warriors of Japan also famously focused on honor.—
Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Although the continent still relies on the US for satellite support, advanced fighters, and long-range drones, The Wall Street Journal reported, the pivot toward defense self-reliance is well under way.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Court records show Villanueva communicated with two individuals who self-identified as ISIS fighters, repeatedly expressing his desire to fight for the terrorist group himself.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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From their tables, the patrons got a front row view of the underbelly of Westport.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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And so on until there were so many stickers that patrons simply ignored them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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The main restaurant is over two levels joined by two long depth stairs; guests with limited mobility or in a wheelchair are seated in the upper dining room, as the lower dining room is not accessible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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As for what’s inside, Baglietto has been mum on the details, but other yachts in the line can host 12 guests across five cabins onboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Its sources include medieval chroniclers, eccentric antiquaries, and no doubt many denizens of the British Museum’s Reading Room.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The display is best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere, but Southern denizens should still be able to see several under dark skies.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Regulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulars. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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