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

His account of his incarceration, with its mind-numbing routines, gang hegemony and intermittent violence, is equally gripping.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Your poodle spent seven years in a puppy mill without a normal family life, regular routines, toys, training, or opportunities to explore the world.

— Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 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

Definition of grinds

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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

Shifts in weather patterns radiate outward to other regions of the globe like sound waves from a bell being rung, said climate and public health researcher Jeffrey Shaman of Columbia University during an El Niño media briefing last week.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
But the margins and regional vote patterns could be interesting.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 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

This modular system enables rapid tool changes in minutes, allowing the robot to switch between chainsaws, drills, impact guns, and industrial screwdrivers.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
The momentum of practice changed decisively when the Chargers transitioned into 11-on-11 and the offensive linemen and defensive line entered team drills.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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