as in ritual
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
the annual summer rite of loading up the car for the big family vacation
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Recent Examples of rite
The film begins with our protagonist, Ahmed, carrying out his late father’s funeral rites while verses are read from an ancient Hindu text, the Bhagavad Gita.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
First introduced in 2003, the return of the PSL has become an annual rite of late summer since Starbucks introduced the drink.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Hop on your bike and join this annual rite marking the unofficial end of summer.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Eventually, this rite became repeatable.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
First introduced in 2003, the return of the PSL has become an annual rite of late summer since Starbucks introduced the drink.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Hop on your bike and join this annual rite marking the unofficial end of summer.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Eventually, this rite became repeatable.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rite
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Spiritually, onyx is linked to the root chakra and is often incorporated into rituals or crystal grids for stability, grounding and protection.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Masters’ green jacket, the haka before New Zealand rugby matches, the seventh-inning stretch in baseball—these rituals are not just trimmings but the connective tissue of sport.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Dancers and band members from the nearby Edison School of the Arts performed at the grand opening ceremony, where Elanco launched a nutrition program to feed and educate 250 families in the Valley Neighborhood.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Rod Serling historical marker dedication ceremony Ohio's historical markers educate residents and visitors about the significant places and historical events in the Buckeye State.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Rite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rite. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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