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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Noun

After spending the summer soaking in extra free time and waking up late, August is all about readjusting routines and schedules to get back into the school groove.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Following totality, seismic noise quickly returned — and even climbed above the monthly average — as people resumed traveling and daily routines.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of routines

Noun

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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Work in one area at a time, using a toothbrush to get into hard-to-reach grooves.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Across 17 tracks, guitar riffs curdle into sheets of distortion, melodies dissolve into electronic hiss, and grooves are chronically interrupted by fresh rhythmic detours.

— Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of grooves

Noun

The small spaces between leaves will dapple patterns of the eclipse phase on the ground.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
The rise in deadly crashes has some drivers concerned about navigating the construction zone, particularly with lane shifts and changing traffic patterns.

— Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 12 Aug. 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

Noun

Tuesday morning’s workout brought a welcome diversion from drills, when SDSU players and coaches moved from the turf to the grass practice field and actually played some football.

— Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
During the several-day assessment, Hubei’s crew conducted anti-aircraft gunnery drills, successfully using the ship’s weapons to destroy a target drone.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

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