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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
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
What's next: Theragun is looking to further tailor its routines, expand to work with other products in the company's portfolio and also incorporate real-time feedback to understand where someone might be sore and adjust treatments accordingly.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
Two bodies were discovered Monday evening in the landing gear of a JetBlue Airways plane during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline confirmed on Tuesday.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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In his mind, that meant his routine with his two large dogs could also change, at least for the day.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
What's next: Theragun is looking to further tailor its routines, expand to work with other products in the company's portfolio and also incorporate real-time feedback to understand where someone might be sore and adjust treatments accordingly.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The two people, whose identities have not been released, were discovered during a routine post-landing inspection.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
Two bodies were discovered Monday evening in the landing gear of a JetBlue Airways plane during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline confirmed on Tuesday.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routine
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For James, life was a daily grind of just keeping his head above water.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Set on a stunning 200-acre estate, this wellness retreat resets habits and recalibrates from the daily grind.Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Here are some exercises to consider adding to your tool kit: • Skills Audit: Catalog your transferable skills.Mark Protus, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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But sportswear is often made of synthetic materials, which can start to smell after being worn during exercise, even after one use.Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
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The lawyers also argued that the Manhattan D.A.’s Office violated Trump’s immunity privileges by using evidence of his official presidential acts during the hush money trial.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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For nearly two decades, De La Soul was one of hip-hop’s most important acts and among the most under-acknowledged.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Temperatures are expected to be close to average for the time of year in the Great Plains, but lower than normal readings are anticipated for much of the Midwest, East and South up to January 16.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Only Byard’s move to the Eagles didn’t come under normal circumstances.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
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For those who can’t get enough, each December 26 at Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo 45 miles south of Taos on the main road to Santa Fe, a day-long ceremonial Turtle Dance is held.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Afterward, a presidential procession, replete with marching bands and ceremonial military regiments, will head down Pennsylvania Avenue, carrying Trump and Vance from the Capitol to the White House.Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Captain Rohit Sharma could not even make it to the fifth Test, so abject his batting as a notably flustered persona took hold of his usual unflappable demeanour, while mighty Virat Kohli was reduced to a diminished figure after continually being baffled by Scott Boland.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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It was started on a Sunday in order to allow the Metropolitan Transportation Authority enough time to fix any kinks, during a day when traffic is quieter than usual.Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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When stuck in a fashion rut, the easiest way to get inspired is to look at what celebrities are wearing, including their red carpet styles.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes a change in coaching voice does the trick for a team stuck in a rut, which the Kings were during that five-game losing streak of home games.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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These practices can admittedly destroy some of the oil’s naturally beneficial components, too, including antioxidants like polyphenols, and introduce very low levels of some unsupportive compounds, such as trans-fatty acids, Dr. Mozaffarian says.Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2025
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The practice is controversial as the inmates are paid little for dangerous and difficult work: $10.24 each day, with more for 24-hour shifts, according to the corrections department.Marc Sternfield, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Routine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routine. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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