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
Super Punchy Studios has the backing of short-form regulars Mattox and Edeen.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet that seems to be what locals and regulars prefer tourists to think, as just beyond Montauk Highway lies lush farmland, vineyards, and remote beaches.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The Panthers got the win despite being without a slew of regulars.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The Boilermakers have become tournament regulars, reaching their third consecutive Sweet 16.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Carter opened alongside regulars Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva as Orlando continued to operate without Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain injury management).
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
If this team’s regulars perform as expected, Eldridge can focus on learning the majors.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Most regulars had started the previous two games and will likely start the next two before the Padres head to San Diego for the start of the season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Their new cast is a lot of fun, too, even without a charming celebrity among the series regulars.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet that seems to be what locals and regulars prefer tourists to think, as just beyond Montauk Highway lies lush farmland, vineyards, and remote beaches.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The Panthers got the win despite being without a slew of regulars.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The Boilermakers have become tournament regulars, reaching their third consecutive Sweet 16.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Carter opened alongside regulars Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva as Orlando continued to operate without Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain injury management).
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
If this team’s regulars perform as expected, Eldridge can focus on learning the majors.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Most regulars had started the previous two games and will likely start the next two before the Padres head to San Diego for the start of the season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Their new cast is a lot of fun, too, even without a charming celebrity among the series regulars.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulars
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This brings the total to five Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah reignited after the militant group fired rockets into Israel on March 2.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nineteen people have died in Israel, while four Israeli soldiers have been killed in Lebanon.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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In this week’s reader mailbag, Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Zietlow answers questions on the minds of Panthers fans.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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In fact, many who come are fans of Frank Lloyd Wright.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The deliberate sparring during mealtime hides a palpable contempt the two warriors have for each other, further displayed as a seething hatred conveyed on Kirk's face as Chang departs back to Kronos One.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Maryland lawmakers have the power to stand up for the thousands of sickle cell warriors.—
Teanika D. Hoffman,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2026
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This cozy getaway is designed for vintage lovers and hygge seekers—and is almost guaranteed to make it onto your Instagram feed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The event, which was started by the city but is now run by Red Rock 4-Wheelers, gives 4×4 lovers a chance to responsibly drive on trails through one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Epic Fury opened with the most exquisite tools available—stealth bombers, stealth fighters, electronic attack, cyberwar, long-range cruise missiles and penetrating munitions.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nearby are paintings of animal-human hybrids by the Danish artist Ovartaci and a 2022 video environment by Christopher Kulendran Thomas, which includes what appears to be footage of Tamil independence fighters and a deepfake of Kim Kardashian.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alarmed civic officials across the West have already begun ordering restrictions on watering lawns, cleaning cars and even whether restaurant patrons get served glasses of water.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some locals remember that two-night stand as one of rare occasions when Bushnell patrons were allowed to bring drinks into the auditorium with them.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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That’s what guests can expect at Six Senses Laamu on the remote Laamu Atoll in the southern Maldives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Next came a real-estate heiress, who, between sips of the Edith (a heady blend of vermouth, sherry, and rum), beckoned one of the guests to the club’s back room.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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