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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
Pollards Apiary and Gifts now attracts a steady stream of regulars, all of whom pull into her personal driveway and either drop cash or use Venmo to shop.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Denver hosts first-place Oklahoma City (64-16) on Friday and plays at second-place San Antonio (61-19) on Sunday, though both of those teams might opt to rest many of their regulars.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
At the bar, the scientists and a few regulars, including Long, get to chatting.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Palme d’Or contenders include several festival regulars.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the show’s January 2025 debut, it was reported that series regulars like Ball were set to make between $35,000 and $50,000 per episode.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
My nephew, Harold Kuschel, 17, completes our quintet of regulars.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Those regulars have changed over the years, just like the neighborhood itself.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
For the first time in a long time on Wednesday night, the bar was filled with family, friends, and regulars ahead of the grand opening on Friday.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Denver hosts first-place Oklahoma City (64-16) on Friday and plays at second-place San Antonio (61-19) on Sunday, though both of those teams might opt to rest many of their regulars.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
At the bar, the scientists and a few regulars, including Long, get to chatting.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Palme d’Or contenders include several festival regulars.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the show’s January 2025 debut, it was reported that series regulars like Ball were set to make between $35,000 and $50,000 per episode.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
My nephew, Harold Kuschel, 17, completes our quintet of regulars.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Those regulars have changed over the years, just like the neighborhood itself.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
For the first time in a long time on Wednesday night, the bar was filled with family, friends, and regulars ahead of the grand opening on Friday.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulars
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Prisoners exchanged Russia's Defense Ministry said that a prisoner swap Saturday brought home 175 of its soldiers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Another work from this era, Veterans Day (2016), features a flow of musical notes that surround a framed newspaper article about the conviction of Muhammad Ali for refusing to fight in the American war in Vietnam and an old photograph of soldiers raising their fists.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The game turned some Wildcat fans into Wolverine fans, at least for one night.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Hornets have experienced 23 sellouts this season, establishing a new mark in the uptown arena, and exceeded an average of 18,000 fans per game.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The theology in such conflicts usually masks more primal power struggles and still tends to make the wars and warriors more fanatical and bloodthirsty.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 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
Noun
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Uncompromising lovers of luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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In 1978, following a series of attacks organized by Palestinian fighters from Lebanese soil, Israel invaded Lebanon and occupied its south in what was known as Operation Litani.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 1969, Palestinian fighters used the area here — with Lebanon’s blessing — to wage attacks on Israel, prompting Israeli soldiers to dynamite 17 houses in Kfar Chouba.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Still, these efforts can be crucial for both the museum and the patrons who support it.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the dance, Barnes plays a library page on her lunch hour who has to deliver five research requests to patrons.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With a similar flavor profile to a pumpkin pie with a fruity twist, this dessert is sure to wow your dinner guests.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Arnold's Prairie Greenhouse and More LeRoy, Kansas Located on eastern Kansas prairie land, this garden center welcomes guests with display gardens filled with blooms, butterflies, and hummingbirds.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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