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 Elections give even the poorest Indians the prospect of dignity and agency, and as a result, voter turnout rates are routinely high. — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 Instead, the team calculated their color from data astronomers routinely collect—a star’s spectrum. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 Such movies routinely deliver tours de forme and display levels of complexity that were once seen only in the most arcane or challenging of art-house films. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026 Fanatics Sportsbook offers a very fast and modern app for users, routinely praised for its interface and experience. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for routinely

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Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Colbert also asked Gerwig about the role of faith in her filmmaking, a fitting topic for a discussion about Lewis’ work, which often explored theological issues.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

The actor and his wife, singer Dua Lipa, are frequently spotted walking their actual dog, a Labrador-Rottweiler named Golo.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The conference room was frequently used for sensitive discussions about OpenAI’s proprietary research, product development, business relationships, and strategic decisions, prosecutors said.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequently

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So, these are very interesting opportunities that Pierre-Antoine Capton and I regularly discuss.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Later that decade, hippie love-ins were held regularly at the base of the carousel, occasionally drawing the likes of the Hells Angels or law enforcement.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of regularly

Adverb

Surfing To Cannes MIPCOM always needs a bit of glitz and glamor and this year that largely came in the form of those beloved red shorts and swimsuits.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Our industry-leading investment in artist development has always guided that work and will continue to do so.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of always

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Workers with job-specific knowledge and skills can also take exams to earn certifications and licenses, which usually expire and must be renewed.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The dominant movie genres of the past decade, superhero films and horror, have usually stayed, like bashful teenagers on the dance floor, on separate sides of the multiplex.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of usually

Adverb

The whiplash is a lot to process, and Dominique Purdy, who makes music as the Koreatown Oddity, constantly works to make sense of it.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of constantly

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Her heart cells had been infected with parvovirus B19, the virus that more commonly causes Fifth Disease.

— Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
Both styles merge the brand mainstays with Anderson’s playful use of the straddle strap detail most commonly used on penny loafers.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of commonly

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The Panthers — normally among the NFL’s most aggressive teams on fourth down — also played this one cautiously for much of the way, trying to make McKee have to go 80-plus yards every possession.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
Open Doors officials requested accommodation for a 40-person group-living facility at the site, where such facilities are normally not allowed under city rules.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

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