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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Noun
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The everything shower has nothing on our PEOPLE testers’ routines.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025 -
In addition, people may experience anxiety or depression related to summer's end and the return to school and work routines, Prism Medical Products says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It’s finished with a generous sprinkling of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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And Destiny 2 has had some bad grinds in the past.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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German luggage a popular choice A couple of players, including cornerback Trent McDuffie, traveled with Rimowa suitcases, recognized by the characteristic parallel grooves on the aluminum bags.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Autocomplete functions recycle common word sequences, and even repeat common typos, locking language into predictable grooves.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most people are able to play lotteries for fun without falling into addictive or destructive patterns.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Eddie Bauer Women's Baja Sleeveless Shirt This adorable sleeveless collared shirt from Eddie Bauer comes in three colorful geometric patterns that scream fall.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, any potholes or large ruts will throw everything off.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Steep hills, ruts and low-traction surfaces were easily navigable.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Far from being just technical work, the trades offer daily leadership drills that sharpen critical management qualities.—
Dan Ringo,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Commanders emphasized that the drills are not just about riot shields and tactical maneuvers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Rotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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