ROUTINELY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

routinely

adverb

Definition of routinely

as in often

in a frequent or repeated manner She is often late leaving for work and routinely skips breakfast. An annual concert that routinely draws 20,000 attendees.

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Recent Examples of routinely First responders routinely encounter situations that most Americans will never experience. — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 By 1790, half of the world's coffee was being grown in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, in what is today Haiti, Pendergrast says, where slaves were routinely mistreated, raped and murdered. — James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026 Iranian state media and the regime routinely refer to Khamenei as a martyr. — Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Tillman, who indeed routinely practices his free kicks after practice, had to replace his torn right cleat just before his first career World Cup goal. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for routinely

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Over the last year, Newsom has begun to speak more often about the nation’s wealth inequality.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Graduating seniors are often asked to envision their futures.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of often

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She is regularly cited as one of the most influential figures in popular culture of the 21st century.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 8 July 2026
MrBeast, a YouTuber who stages elaborate stunts, such as a real-life Squid Game, regularly gets hundreds of millions of views.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of regularly

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The level of soccer wasn’t always high, but the elevation and drama were — two goals 98 seconds apart, two PKs, one red card, endless stoppage time, two nations holding their breaths.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Coleman cites Collins, Platner’s opponent, as the resilient Republican who doesn’t always toe the party line, keeping her constituency more in mind in her decision-making.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of always

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If a recipient’s birthdate is from the first to the 10th of the month, they are usually issued payments on the second Wednesday of the payment month, according to the SSA’s calendar.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Fortunately, finding a place to park is usually easier than finding a seat thanks to several nearby garages, although street parking can be harder to come by.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of usually

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Growth also generates the revenue that allows government to invest in public safety, schools and infrastructure without constantly returning to the same well of higher taxes and fewer resources.

— Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of constantly

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Here's what to know about endometriosis, what causes it and how it is commonly treated.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Cyclosporiasis is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), commonly sold as Bactrim, Septra and Cotrim, taken for 10 days, according to the CDC.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of commonly

Adverb

Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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