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 Nonprofits are routinely asked to demonstrate impact years in advance, often by donors never asked to do the same in return. — Vandana Arcot, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 The College Baseball Hall of Famer's legacy now includes the current Alex Box Stadium, which opened in 2009, holds about 11,000 and routinely is filled to capacity. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Morris said clients of immigration lawyers, especially victims of crimes, routinely use an office’s address as their mailing address. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Even the public versions, which political parties and candidates routinely obtain to target ads and messages, included voters’ addresses, birth dates and party affiliations. — Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for routinely

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Constant said failure to appear charges, often due to the bus being late, a lack of childcare or permission to take the day off from work, are driving Connecticut’s pretrial population.

— Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
The danger comes as drivers hunt for limited street parking, often making their own way, and beachgoers cross four lanes of high-speed traffic.

— Laurie Perez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

McDonald, his black Atlanta Braves baseball cap folded and laid on the witness box, frequently shifted uncomfortably during questioning about the specific activities of other people involved in the gangs.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Deadly fires, often linked to electrical faults or gas cylinder explosions, are common in India where investigators have frequently pointed to safety lapses and inadequate enforcement of fire regulations as contributing to recurring loss of life.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of frequently

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The aid workers who once regularly visited her village to help pregnant women had stopped coming, after foreign aid cuts by the United States shuttered a program aimed at saving mothers’ and babies’ lives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Centre-backs who regularly face pressure tend to produce the highest number of clearances, blocks and interceptions.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of regularly

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Rubber There should always be a rubber surface covering the head of the paddle, as this surface will make contact with the ball when playing.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
These days, Meloni almost always wears trousers, avoids bold patterns and favors pastels and other neutral colors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of always

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The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Residents in the usually quiet neighborhood expressed shock and concern following the incident.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of usually

Adverb

Hughes says that miscarriage concerns are common for pregnant women and that doctors are constantly discussing risks and benefits with their patients.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Phones carry cyberbullying, group-chat disputes, read receipts and the pressure to remain constantly available.

— Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of constantly

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The quantization pass that follows commonly lands around four or five bits per weight, though many formats exist, and presets rather than manual tuning decide which tensors keep higher precision.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Bacteria become switches The researchers used Pantoea agglomerans, a bacterium commonly found on plants and other surfaces.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of commonly

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And normally, refineries take advantage of softer demand in the fall by slowing down for repairs.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
For drivers, the circuit will offer little room for error, with tight turns and narrow sections replacing the traffic that normally moves through these streets.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

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