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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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Technical Adaptability And Self-Taught Curiosity Technological shifts have outpaced slow, formal training routines.

— Marco Stefanini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Research also shows that people confide in a friendly character more than a plain tool, sharing moods, routines, relationships and preferences.

— Ankolika De, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 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
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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Above, the grooves in the wooden ceiling panels pass through the glass wall, pulling the eye out over the pathways and terraces that lead down to the pool with that same pompadour roofline.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2026
These songs are very evidently arranged, with ticklish, left-field grooves and tight pockets—never too tight for the persistent, puckish charm, the elbow-nudging glee.

— Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of grooves

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According to the news release, the catalog documents births, injuries, migration patterns, and ages.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Your ruler Mercury is retrograde, and its meeting with the Moon encourages a closer look at familiar patterns.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of patterns

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The classes begin with gentle warm-ups before progressing to more challenging movements, voice exercises and walking drills that emphasize rhythm, a longer stride and stability.

— Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Proctor missed the entire week of practice before the Patriots game, but he was seen doing aerobic exercises on the side of drills last Friday.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

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