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routinely

adverb

Definition of routinelynext
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 Friends routinely text his wife, Vivian, to report sightings. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 The investment community routinely values Linde as an old economy commodity supplier. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Civilians on foot -- including children -- taxis, buses and even ambulances are routinely attacked, Tolokonnikov said. — David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 Tech leaders should routinely review adoption, usage and business outcomes across their software portfolio. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for routinely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routinely
  1. often
  2. frequently
  3. regularly
  4. always
  5. usually
  6. constantly
  7. commonly
  8. normally
Adverb
  • Ultimately, Taylor’s journey was a lesson in how simple pleasures are often the most enduring souvenirs—internal keepsakes that linger long after the last bag is unpacked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Players often downplay symptoms to stay on the field—and many signs of brain trauma, such as headaches, memory problems and fatigue, are easy to hide.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Charlotte plant impact and regional brands Campbell’s development team traveled frequently to the Lance bakery in Charlotte to test local production lines.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This includes avoiding close contact with people who are sick; covering your coughs and sneezes; washing your hands frequently with soap and water; and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Jones regularly points out the calamitous environmental consequences of farming practices that produce some of the highest concentrations of nitrates in the country, primarily owing to agricultural runoff, and argues for a stronger government hand.
    — Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • With drones and missiles still being regularly intercepted overhead, BlueFive Capital founder and CEO Hazem Ben-Gacem cooked up a play in the defense industry, over a Ramadan meal with companions with ties to a Gulf sovereign fund.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of regularly
Adverb
  • The display glasses didn’t always respond to thumb swipes and sometimes lagged after voice commands.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Sally Hayden’s reportage is always deeply humane, rigorous and challenging, and this new book promises to be an education.
    — Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Fecht is the one who usually checks down to those big run plays that have led to gaudy numbers for Riley and Williams.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • These micro-drones usually crash in low-visibility crisis zones where dust, smoke, or pitch darkness blinds cameras.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of usually
Adverb
  • Just constantly sending me stuff, constantly showing up, constantly coming over, sitting down, talking to me.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Exposure isn’t development—and the two get confused constantly.
    — Joy Nissen, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • South Korea’s Defense Ministry said the explosion occurred during an unspecified operation near the military demarcation line in the western section of the border buffer zone, commonly known as the DMZ.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Michigan gas prices daily trends Regular unleaded gas is the blend most commonly used in passenger cars.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of commonly
Adverb
  • If your password manager normally fills your banking credentials but suddenly does not, stop before typing them manually.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Pulte normally provides an insurance policy as part of the sale package.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of normally

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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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