Thesaurus results for ROTES

rotes

noun

plural of rote

as in routines

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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Pre-shot routines such as Patrick Cantlay’s foot-shuffling and Brian Harman’s waggles have driven golf fans up a wall.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The timing couldn’t be better for beauty enthusiasts looking to refresh their routines.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Definition of routines

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Tableside dishes are a highlight, including a seasonal classic Greek salad and mouthwatering whole branzino baked in a coffee-grinds and sea-salt crust, then expertly deboned and served to perfection.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, dill and garlic powder; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper.

— Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

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Brute force has never been their forte, but these songs and the record’s thwomping title track boast some of the most floor-splitting grooves in their whole repertoire.

— Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
If needed, use a toothbrush or small detail brush to clean around corners and grooves.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026

Definition of grooves

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Leaked reports suggest a release date of September 25, 2026, with early access on September 18 for Ultimate Edition and EA Play subscribers, aligning with past franchise patterns.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Meanwhile, Uranus is the planet of disruption, innovation, liberation and the sudden developments that interrupt familiar patterns.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of patterns

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Neptune retrograde in Aries commences on this day, urging us to break out of our emotional and professional ruts and to reignite our dreams.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Wet soil is also prone to compaction from the weight of the mower, which may leave ruts in the yard.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Definition of ruts

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In Japan, earthquake safety is taught in schools from an early age, rehearsed in mandatory workplace drills and practiced in neighborhood evacuation exercises.

— Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026
Trevor Story has been out since May 15 after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia that had plagued him since the spring, and recently the Red Sox shortstop has become a more frequent participant in the club’s pregame drills.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

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