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
Each routinely backs the Democratic Party line in their respective chambers of Congress.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Checks were backdated routinely.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
Farmer, who is Black, said Black women routinely lie about Black men, accusing them of violence that hasn't occurred.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Larger and more diverse studies are needed before this test can be used routinely in care.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Checks were backdated routinely.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
Farmer, who is Black, said Black women routinely lie about Black men, accusing them of violence that hasn't occurred.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Larger and more diverse studies are needed before this test can be used routinely in care.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routinely
Adverb
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Horror fans often travel to destinations featured in scary movies or known for spooky legacies.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the end, Republicans − as the party in power typically does − argue that Congress shouldn't be using a shutdown as leverage to fight over policy, a position that Democrats − as the party out of power often does − disagree with.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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African tech entrepreneurs are jostling to offer digital financial services to the millions of Africans who live outside the continent and frequently transfer money back home.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Slow-moving thunderstorms frequently unleash catastrophic downpours over the South Fork burn scar, a region still reeling from two fires that scorched over 15,000 acres and destroyed 1,400 structures.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Arsenal’s flanks were regularly targeted despite Jeglertz admitting the initial game plan was to sear through Arsenal’s middle.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Although Meghan, 44, has regularly appeared on red carpets since stepping back from royal life with Prince Harry, 40, in 2020, a fashion week appearance had remained elusive—until now.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Blood is always poised and ready to clot, because the body sees this as a life-saving mechanism.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Also, their mutual affection didn’t always arrive at the same time for each of them.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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For economists who follow the job market, the first Friday of the month is usually like Christmas morning.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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Aeration is usually done at the end of summer and in fall after the hot weather.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Add pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Shepherd’s purse is commonly found in patchy lawns that are struggling in poor soil.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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The cause was classified as norovirus, a contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and is commonly known as the stomach flu.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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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 Oct. 2025
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Fishing in Bella Vista is normally only for Property Owners Association members and their guests, but that has been waived for the tournament.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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