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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotes
Noun
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Tidy home systems, and let calm routines support freedom beautifully.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026 -
Many small colleges were designed for a more stable environment where academic programs, governance routines and operating assumptions could change gradually.—
Christopher Washington,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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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
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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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Laminate counters are especially susceptible to these stains, thanks to the grooves of everyday wear.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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All were filled with Chenier’s murmuring accordion, the rustle of a washboard player and slinky grooves.—
Kevin McKeough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Disqualifying factors for Safe Street workers include a history of arson, rape or crimes involving children; active warrants, probation or parole violations; or any patterns of criminal conduct that suggest the person is an active risk to public safety, Mavronis said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Petroleum engineers have spent recent years documenting, through the Society of Petroleum Engineers, how models built on top of or in place of the decline curve improve forecast accuracy, processing more data and finding patterns the standard equations miss.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Mow a different direction each time the lawn is cut to avoid ruts in the turf.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Before the roads west of town were paved in 1936, reaching the lake meant navigating ruts, mud bogs and chugholes.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Public health officials have been preparing for months, said Philadelphia’s Raval-Nelson, including with mock emergency drills and communications with counterparts around the country.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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For a professional athlete, this might mean setting their phone on the sidelines to capture a specific set of drills or finishes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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“Rotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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