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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 formal
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
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Be mindful of rushing, multitasking and skipping basic routines when your day becomes hectic.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Studio insiders paint the back-and-forth process as routine, but others, including one franchise filmmaker who spoke anonymously for this story but was not involved in Supergirl, held the opposite view.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
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Noun
Now, her quieter routine includes writing poetry and riding horses.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Be mindful of rushing, multitasking and skipping basic routines when your day becomes hectic.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Adjective
The latest filing extends that strategy into routine operational functions that owners use throughout a boat’s life.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Studio insiders paint the back-and-forth process as routine, but others, including one franchise filmmaker who spoke anonymously for this story but was not involved in Supergirl, held the opposite view.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routine
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Located near Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park allows visitors to escape the daily grind of urban life and immerse themselves in nature.
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In a country built on perpetual grind (westward expansion, the machismo of the highway), the motorcycle distills that promise to its essence.
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The exercise brought together the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force under Project Vantage, an initiative aimed at accelerating the testing and evaluation of maritime attack drones.
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Go through the mental exercise of all the potential difficulties.
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At the time, the colonies were still under British rule, making the creation of a national flag a potentially dangerous act.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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People are being asked to have their trash and recycling at the curb at least one hour prior to their normal pickup time.
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Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.
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The impression was bolstered Friday afternoon when dozens of A-list celebrities were seen heading into the venue in formal wear, from Karlie Kloss and Hugh Grant to Jason Sudeikis and Chris Jones.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Finally, a birthday that really deserves all the usual fireworks.
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They were just stuck in a paycheck-to-paycheck rut like their neighbors and 29% of American families who qualify as the working poor.
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The show closes out its five-season run stuck in a narrative rut.
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In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.
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Even with this practice, there should be an effort, if possible, to avoid training or competition during the hottest times of day.
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“Routine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routine. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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