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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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The Evening Wind-Down Routine Matters, Too On the flip side, having a solid evening wind-down routine is also important because its sets your child up for success the next day.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Leng described it as a routine part of the vessel's construction process, pointing to further sea trials.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Establish a routine early to help both adjust.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The Evening Wind-Down Routine Matters, Too On the flip side, having a solid evening wind-down routine is also important because its sets your child up for success the next day.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The flurry of summer comes to an end and routine returns.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Leng described it as a routine part of the vessel's construction process, pointing to further sea trials.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routine
Noun
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To escape the grind of the city and re-evaluate his life, Isaiah visits his sister, Jess, and teenage niece, Aurora, in upstate New York for the holidays.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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For many attorneys, the grind of endless deadlines, paperwork, and ungrateful clients can lead to heavy disappointment.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Remember that cognitive difficulty often signals growth, just as physical soreness after exercise indicates muscle development.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Republicans have treated Raskin’s calls for transparency as a political exercise, noting that President Joe Biden did not face the same uproar over Epstein.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The attack was widely condemned in the Middle East and beyond as an act that could escalate tensions in a region already on edge.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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KPop Demon Hunters transforms loving your favorite artist from a hobby into an act of creation itself.—
Yvonne Kim,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Magnesium is needed to transport potassium and calcium across cell membranes and maintain normal heart rhythms.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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The weather when the sailor went missing were close to normal, according to Sky News Australia's Senior Meteorologist Rob Sharpe.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Joining Muniz in the ceremonial duties were LL Cool J, David Arquette, and Mandy Moore.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rupert, now 94, will continue in a figurehead capacity as chairman emeritus of the companies, maintaining ceremonial leadership but no direct voting control.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many of Garmin’s usual non-connected features are present in the Bounce 2 as well.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Temperatures will remain warmer than usual for this time of year, with highs climbing to the upper 80s or near 90 degrees in the metro area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, good teams are able to get out of those ruts faster.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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These five ChatGPT prompts will guide you through a career brainstorming process, addressing the common challenges faced by professionals ready to go from a career rut to meaningful work.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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That sentiment even inspired the name of her practice, Nurtured First.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Others have pointed to Biglari’s practice of hanging his portrait in every Steak ‘n Shake location and the chain’s own financial struggles.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Routine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routine. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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