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noun

ˈrōt How to pronounce rote (audio)
Definition of rotenext
as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity learned the rote for the exercise warm-up but not the reasoning behind it

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adjective

as in usual

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Recent Examples of rote
Noun
Both governments still mouth the old slogans, by rote. — Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 That might be comforting to some, but makes for a rote, unsurprising film. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Her way of dealing with the ensuing guilt is to track down the families of the other victims and apologize on her son’s behalf, which, on paper, makes for a fascinating approach to grief, but proves rote and repetitive in execution. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Sep. 2026 The framework gained popularity as systems of education seemed to over-indulge rote memorization. — James Davis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rote
  1. routine
  2. usual
  3. grind
  4. typical
  5. ordinary
  6. unimaginative
  7. standard
  8. normal
Noun
  • Slow beauty is the trend reshaping how younger shoppers buy skincare in 2026, swapping the 10-step routine for fewer products and more deliberate rituals.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Combined with its intelligent cleaning modes, this allows the K70 to adapt its cleaning routine to different maintenance requirements.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of routine
Adjective
  • Rumors about the lineup had been flying around for weeks, as per usual in the fall, with multiple reports naming the eventual headliners while the festival stayed mum on the official report.
    — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Hood is a spiritual advisor to inmates all over the country, but has been busier than usual in Florida — a state that has put a record-breaking 38 people to death since 2025, with more scheduled this year, under the guidance of DeSantis.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of usual
Noun
  • Mike Macdonald’s defense can turn this into a grind, and Chicago could be short-handed in the backfield with Kyle Monangai banged up with thumb and toe injuries.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Kansas City responds in an old-school, grind-it-out divisional game to get back on track.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of grind
Adjective
  • The first Taibaan film raised THB2 million ($59,000), or THB4 million ($119,000) including marketing, and grossed THB35 million ($1 million), in a market where a typical Thai feature costs THB30 million ($891,000) or more.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Vagabond Haven The interior measures 59 sq m (635 sq ft), spread over two floors, offering significantly more room to move around in than a typical towable tiny house.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of typical
Adjective
  • Observe one ordinary stretch of your day without immediately trying to improve it.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Judges, civil-rights lawyers, academics, election officials, curators, artists, and countless ordinary citizens stood up.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • Saturday’s performance had hints of Napier’s error-prone teams and unimaginative offenses.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026
  • But as the previous sentence demonstrates, these tics are hard to spot because they are often used by unimaginative humans, too.
    — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of unimaginative
Adjective
  • The Storm also receives a metal motor cover instead of the standard Ultra's plastic component, along with glossy purple, glossy white, and black-blue finishes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The original tip about the arrests, Israel’s Channel 12 News later reported, came from Netanyahu’s chief of staff, who bypassed standard channels to personally reach the police commissioner.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of standard
Adjective
  • There’s no telling how long these discounts will last, so be sure to find the one that fits your cleaning needs before prices return to normal.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The latest Santa Ana wind event moving through Southern California will peak Saturday, but higher-than-normal temperatures and elevated fire risk will remain through next week.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of normal

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