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
Signing an accomplished and highly motivated veteran at a very modest price long after the draft is an annual rite for Baltimore.
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The other symbolically important moment of the Mass was the representational rite of obedience to Leo, performed by cardinals, bishops, priests, deacons, nuns, a Peruvian married couple and two young people.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
His coffin was officially sealed on Friday night in a liturgical rite led by the Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the church.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
But despite the global attention, the rites remain modest in tone and presentation, in accordance with reforms Francis himself approved before his death.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The other symbolically important moment of the Mass was the representational rite of obedience to Leo, performed by cardinals, bishops, priests, deacons, nuns, a Peruvian married couple and two young people.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
His coffin was officially sealed on Friday night in a liturgical rite led by the Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the church.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
But despite the global attention, the rites remain modest in tone and presentation, in accordance with reforms Francis himself approved before his death.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rite
Noun
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The ritual, the rhythm, and the sleep that followed – deep and undisturbed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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Amenities include a purifying bath ritual, pools, soaks, quiet spaces, dining, a fitness studio and wellness activities.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The circular balcony, which looks down on the museum’s main lobby, is festooned with ribbons from the ceremony that took place when the Long Wharf moved from its longtime home on the loading dock to offices in the Audubon arts district.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The ceremony was held under heavy security, with Iranian officials including the Parliament speaker in attendance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Rite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rite. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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