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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
Indeed, the eatery’s comforting red-sauce fare and casual feel helped endear it to famous regulars Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Frank Sinatra and Jack Nicholson, to name a few.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
In fact, Baoding counts multi-generational regulars as patrons.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Jake Lacy, Sophia Lillis, and Michael Peña also star; Dakota Fanning, Abby Elliott, Jay Ellis and Thomas Cocquerel are series regulars.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Williamsburg’s transformation into a retail heavyweight drawing both wealthy locals and Roosevelt Field regulars is, per the Real Deal, also being reflected in asking rents and the kinds of brands moving in.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2025
As of press time, the Scrubs revival has locked in Braff, Faison and Sarah Chalke as series regulars, and McGinley and Judy Reyes as recurring guest stars — though Lawrence previously told TVLine that the plan is to have the entire original cast back in some capacity for Season 10.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
By night, the energy builds as bartenders mix martinis and negronis for Fitzrovia regulars.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While Peanut got to know the regulars at the establishment, the team at Castle Rock Brewery, which is associated with the taproom, attempted to find his owners.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Club’s name nods to the familiar quarter that unlocks every ALDI shopping cart, a ritual that regulars know well.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
In fact, Baoding counts multi-generational regulars as patrons.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Jake Lacy, Sophia Lillis, and Michael Peña also star; Dakota Fanning, Abby Elliott, Jay Ellis and Thomas Cocquerel are series regulars.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Williamsburg’s transformation into a retail heavyweight drawing both wealthy locals and Roosevelt Field regulars is, per the Real Deal, also being reflected in asking rents and the kinds of brands moving in.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2025
As of press time, the Scrubs revival has locked in Braff, Faison and Sarah Chalke as series regulars, and McGinley and Judy Reyes as recurring guest stars — though Lawrence previously told TVLine that the plan is to have the entire original cast back in some capacity for Season 10.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
By night, the energy builds as bartenders mix martinis and negronis for Fitzrovia regulars.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While Peanut got to know the regulars at the establishment, the team at Castle Rock Brewery, which is associated with the taproom, attempted to find his owners.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Club’s name nods to the familiar quarter that unlocks every ALDI shopping cart, a ritual that regulars know well.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulars
Noun
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About 600 North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia in the Kursk region, according to South Korea's intelligence agency, which believes Pyongyang is planning another deployment.—
Joe Cash,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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While this might not sound like a large number of soldiers for an entire continent, the number itself is misleading.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aries are the fearless warriors who have no issue taking on battles with the hopes of winning and helping others.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Like their namesake warriors, the Valkyries are still battling.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After a tumultuous and tearful enemies-to-lovers journey, brilliant scholarship student Ruby Hall (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and troubled but sensitive rich kid James Beaufort (Damian Hardung) finally gave in to their emotions (and passion) in the season 1 finale.—
Kristen Baldwin September 2,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This last option is highly recommended for lemon lovers (which includes a lot of us); there are even a few lemon segments to liven this dish up.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The 17-year-old joins a steady stream of fighters on mats spattered with sweat, blood and occasional tears to spar under the watchful eye of Mansouri, a former professional MMA fighter who founded the space in 2020.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Unlike earlier twin-seat fighters used primarily for training or weapons operations, the second seat in the J-20S is designed to expand the jet’s battlefield role dramatically.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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His patrons in Cuba, Iran, and Russia will likely see this provocation by the United States as a show of strength, rather than an invitation to retaliate.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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So, while sipping on suds, patrons can order from their menu, which includes a selection of chicken wings, burgers, and brick oven pizzas.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Presented by affable astronomers Anne Buckle and Graham Jones, the livestreams feature real-time animations, maps, times, expert guests and feeds from around the world.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Book Now Grand Hotel Fasano is part of Leading Hotels of the World, so guests can earn points through the Leaders Club loyalty program.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The action sports denizens would then snail mail the tapes to the agency.—
Daniel Kaplan,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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Seating 6,500 Piazza Grande denizens love big upscale entertainment movies with, if possible, a star in attendance.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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As the connections strengthened, the rats showed significant functional recovery.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her rats' playfulness motivated her and eased feeling of loneliness, while her cats' soothing weight on her chest calmed her anxiety.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Regulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulars. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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