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as in grind
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
part of my morning routine is drinking a cup of coffee while reading the newspaper
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
this is just a routine inspection
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as in ceremonial
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
the routine procedure for filing a complaint with the board
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as in usual
often observed or encountered
the movie is a routine thriller that has little to recommend it
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Recent Examples of routine
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Their goal was to create detergents and fabric care items that not only perform at the highest level but also bring a sense of refinement and enjoyment to the daily routine.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Samantha Mims, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Stanley Tang, DoorDash co-founder and head of the company's experimental tech department, said the vehicle could help simplify some of the company's most routine deliveries.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Look for opportunities to walk more during your everyday routine.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Their goal was to create detergents and fabric care items that not only perform at the highest level but also bring a sense of refinement and enjoyment to the daily routine.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
With an adequate amount of vitamin D, good sun protection, a fewer step routine and better eating habits, the glow is continuous.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Stanley Tang, DoorDash co-founder and head of the company's experimental tech department, said the vehicle could help simplify some of the company's most routine deliveries.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routine
Noun
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Empowered by his newfound zen, Peter and his friends reckon with their purpose at work, and the daily grind of climbing the corporate ladder.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Only lately, watching the latest titles has become a bit of a grind for the 87-year-old filmmaker.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crews could be seen Thursday morning conducting training exercises in vacant residential buildings, including on the roof of one structure and in the windows of another, in the Valentine neighborhood just east of Southwest Trafficway.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Brisk Walking Walking is gentle, low-impact, and excellent for exercise beginners or seniors.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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The act requires virtual currency kiosk operators to register with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, provide reports detailing all kiosk locations, and provide full refunds to new customers who are victims of scams at kiosks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Inflammation is a normal response to strength training, when muscle fibers develop small tears.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Turmeric has not been proven to lower blood sugar in individuals with normal baseline levels.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mullally also becomes the ceremonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide, with the appointment of a woman risking deeper theological divides with some of the more conservative branches of the church in African nations.—
Muvija M,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Last month, the Pirates invited Markwood to throw out the ceremonial first pitch during a game against the Athletics.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Last season, in Game 5 of the Panthers’ second-round series against Toronto, Boqvist finished with a goal and an assist with Rodrigues injured and played alongside Barkov and Sam Reinhart on Florida’s top line after moving up from his usual spot on the fourth line.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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NBCUniversal has locked in its usual Monday kickoff week to upfronts week in New York, confirming May 11 as the date of its main presentation to advertisers at Radio City Music Hall.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Amazon’s selection of dresses is here to save you from a fall fashion rut.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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San Diego’s offense found itself in a similar rut; over their past 33 postseason innings, including the bitter end of the 2024 NL Division Series, the Padres had scored a total of one run.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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With an expanding workforce, including from acquisitions of early-stage drug discovery firms, AbbVie has instituted several practices to ensure that new leaders and managers understand what is expected of them.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many domestic textile executives report a downturn in production and shuttered plants due to global trade pressure and predatory trade practices by foreign competitors.—
Kimberly Glas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Routine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routine. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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