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
There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
The happy hour regulars were already gathering at Stooges Bar & Grill less than two hours before tip-off at Tuesday night’s University of Kentucky men’s basketball season opener.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
With some walk-ons also unavailable, Minnesota had only nine players suited up, which kept some regulars on the court at the end of the blowout.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
All told, whether a dive bar is in a downtown area, off a busy main street or hidden in a neighborhood, these are beloved spots that draw regulars and newcomers for the drinks, perhaps a good bar burger, but definitely the camaraderie.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
While some bars thrive on always offering the same comforts to regulars night after night, Melody always sounds a bit different; in 2010 its owners estimated that more than 7,000 bands had taken its stage in span of a decade.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Like those bars Imeroni fell in love with through American cinema, regulars gather at O'Malley's for lunches of burgers, BLTs fish and chips and a pint of beer.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Following Gillibert’s advice, the production shifted its middle chapter from London to Dublin — a move that enriched the film’s themes and allowed a crew of Jarmusch regulars and French technicians to transition seamlessly between segments in Dublin and Paris.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The Oilers enjoyed good special teams this month, partly due to using McDavid and Draisaitl as regulars in both rotations.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
The happy hour regulars were already gathering at Stooges Bar & Grill less than two hours before tip-off at Tuesday night’s University of Kentucky men’s basketball season opener.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
With some walk-ons also unavailable, Minnesota had only nine players suited up, which kept some regulars on the court at the end of the blowout.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
All told, whether a dive bar is in a downtown area, off a busy main street or hidden in a neighborhood, these are beloved spots that draw regulars and newcomers for the drinks, perhaps a good bar burger, but definitely the camaraderie.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
While some bars thrive on always offering the same comforts to regulars night after night, Melody always sounds a bit different; in 2010 its owners estimated that more than 7,000 bands had taken its stage in span of a decade.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Like those bars Imeroni fell in love with through American cinema, regulars gather at O'Malley's for lunches of burgers, BLTs fish and chips and a pint of beer.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Following Gillibert’s advice, the production shifted its middle chapter from London to Dublin — a move that enriched the film’s themes and allowed a crew of Jarmusch regulars and French technicians to transition seamlessly between segments in Dublin and Paris.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The Oilers enjoyed good special teams this month, partly due to using McDavid and Draisaitl as regulars in both rotations.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulars
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The most recent border flare-up came after five Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion, with the incident prompting Thailand to downgrade diplomatic relations with its neighbor.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In a statement, the Army said that Livelsberger had access to and used a program that provides physical, cognitive and medical care to soldiers.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Mavs are one of the worst teams in the NBA, with a roster that fans not only don’t know, but don’t care to know.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Now, Nintendo decided to shadow drop a massive announcement, leading the fans to flock to the internet over the news.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Handpicked by the expert Vogue team, the collection will satisfy even the most discerning of skincare savants, wellness warriors, makeup maestros, hair aficionados and jewelry junkies.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
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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Best Playful Design Pup lovers will swoon over this white ceramic dachshund menorah by Jonathan Adler, which is finished with a soft satin matte glaze.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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Frosted Fraser Fir Artificial Lit Christmas Tree Flocked trees are a major trend and a must-have for some decor lovers, and this one is thoroughly frosted.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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At the time, White had been a Vegas gym owner and managed fighters like Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jimenez-Guzel and Mirreh, along with other alleged co-conspirators, agreed to travel to Turkey in November and join ISIS as fighters, according to the federal complaint.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Next door at Delirium, bar patrons raise a glass in their feline friend’s memory.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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The home’s versatility allows for hosting guests or for multi-generational living.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Local artist Talita Swarts is a walking encyclopedia of the African diaspora; guests can take a VIP tour with her through everything from the building’s architecture—the shape of the main atrium was built to mimic a single corn kernel—to individual exhibition pieces.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The stakes of climate chaos and potential solutions are enormous for humanity and all our co-denizens of Planet Earth.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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Finding your tribe within the denizens of cosplayers, when that tribe is a minority group often not expected to engage in the activity, is especially heartwarming.—
Nikki Birch,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Regulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulars. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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