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
But regulars know that one of the very best things at the Apple Pan is its technically off-menu tuna melt, which will convert even the most adamant of sweet relish haters.
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Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
El Cajon resident Mike Atkinson said three generations of his family were regulars at both Yogurt Mill and Mary’s Donuts.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
However, Deadline reported that Grey's Anatomy had reduced the minimum guarantees for series regulars from 18 episodes per season to 14 during its 2024-25 season.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Tony Crane and Cullen Moss will also return for season 5, this time as series regulars.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Turner and several regulars appear in scenes shot at the bar, a day of shooting that afforded Meow Mix a new sound system.
—Trish Bendix, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Most regulars have known this was coming for a while now.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Nashville The Foo Fighters have been regulars at Nashville-area festivals, playing Bonnaroo in 2023 and Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival in 2019.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2024, El's closed for nine months for a major renovation—a change that initially worried longtime regulars.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
El Cajon resident Mike Atkinson said three generations of his family were regulars at both Yogurt Mill and Mary’s Donuts.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
However, Deadline reported that Grey's Anatomy had reduced the minimum guarantees for series regulars from 18 episodes per season to 14 during its 2024-25 season.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Tony Crane and Cullen Moss will also return for season 5, this time as series regulars.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Turner and several regulars appear in scenes shot at the bar, a day of shooting that afforded Meow Mix a new sound system.
—Trish Bendix, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Most regulars have known this was coming for a while now.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Nashville The Foo Fighters have been regulars at Nashville-area festivals, playing Bonnaroo in 2023 and Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival in 2019.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2024, El's closed for nine months for a major renovation—a change that initially worried longtime regulars.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulars
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The official said the terrorist group attacked Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers in Rafah.—
Greg Norman , Trey Yingst,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The concept even included plans for soldiers to parachute in, plant the bomb, and escape (hopefully).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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In addition to its roomy style, fans also enthusiastically cite the bag’s leather material for its durability.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Drafted in the first round out of Texas Tech in 2017—a move that many fans were initially skeptical of—Mahomes only saw a few spot appearances before eventually taking over as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Most commonsense Americans understand that there is no reason paying America's warriors should be held hostage to arcane debates over housing policy.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The mural featured marigold flowers, which are significant in Mexican culture and tied to the Day of the Dead, and hummingbirds, which are an Aztec symbol that honors fallen warriors, Pérez said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The pride of Odysseus, the passion of Shakespeare’s lovers, and the dread facing Ivan Ilyich on his deathbed remain inextinguishable qualities of our inner lives.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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For dog lovers, USA TODAY Pets is your ultimate resource — from training tips to health hacks and fun stories.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gripen fighters have the reputation of being relatively cheap and easy to maintain and arm, and able to operate in austere conditions – using roads or even dirt roads for runways.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Taking advantage of that power is the enigmatic and feminine Makima, who runs the Public Safety Division, a group of Devil fighters that includes Aki, Kishibe, Power, Angel Devil and more.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Theories involving satanic rituals, secret societies, or wealthy patrons commissioning killings circulated widely but were never substantiated.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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In June, Milwaukee police responded to a shooting in the parking structure across the street that involved patrons who had just left the club.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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This Kentucky favorite made the list At Hermitage Farm, 10500 US-42 in Goshen, guests are invited to visit with horses, learn about how bourbon goes from seeds to sipping, and enjoy homegrown produce at the restaurant and the Hermitage Farm Store.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Yet to be white and wealthy is to know an upper-crust Baltimore that never existed to the denizens of Greenmount Avenue.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Firearms are more common but denizens still fight with knives.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Regulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulars. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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