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
Knowing all this, astronauts routinely pack condiments to alleviate at least some of the mealtime weirdness.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
That includes infants younger than 1 year who are not routinely recommended to get the vaccine, CDPHE officials said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Its charter — essentially governing rules — is routinely renewed every two years with little fanfare.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Lunar impact flashes are routinely visible through telescopes on Earth.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
That includes infants younger than 1 year who are not routinely recommended to get the vaccine, CDPHE officials said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Its charter — essentially governing rules — is routinely renewed every two years with little fanfare.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Lunar impact flashes are routinely visible through telescopes on Earth.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routinely
Adverb
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Benue has been a hot spot for armed violence in Nigeria's northern region where armed gangs often target remote villagers and travelers with violent killings and kidnapping for ransom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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For more quotidian looks, the Queen often utilized the visual power of color.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Craig says he's disturbed by how frequently these teen takeovers are happening with teens still being in school and is calling on police to take a more proactive approach.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tennessee used him frequently on deep crossers and vertical routes, where his stride length and tracking ability popped.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wiping down counters and vacuuming regularly also helps, Anthony says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Police throughout the United States regularly raided gay hangouts in the 1950s and ‘60s.—
Julio Capó,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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The celebrity’s vast collection of furniture and decor — beloved by Wayfair shoppers and PEOPLE readers alike — is always chock-full of impressive deals.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wellington, New Zealand — Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Coachella's first weekend saw hundreds of thousands of people descend upon the Inland Empire for the annual event, which usually sees some of the music industry's biggest names take the stage.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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It's usually garnished with a sprinkle of seeds and a dash of hot peppers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Together, these two superb artists make much of Yarris constantly seeking the light, as Yarris searches for a way forward from the blackness of death row.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Back then, Kennedy was constantly fending off accusations from Protestant ecclesiastic types who were wary that his nomination meant the pontiff, John XXIII, was already packing his bags for a move into the White House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Parkinson’s disease most commonly affects older adults, with the average age of onset in the early to mid-60s.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Automet is a brand that commonly comes up in our editor search to find comfy matching sets.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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After all, this Piper wasn’t what one normally sees on this flight route – low-moving and flying at 10,000 feet, while airliners on the route are somewhere well above 30,000.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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The meeting has put Pakistan at the center of the biggest story in the world, spotlighting its normally sleepy capital that has been preparing for days for high-profile delegations to arrive.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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