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 Assassination attempts against Putin’s foes — routinely denied by the Kremlin — have been common during his decades in power. — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 For head and neck cancer survivors specifically, nearly all clinicians routinely assess cancer recurrence, swallowing and thyroid function. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026 The chain of events that led to all this, some of which were first reported by A to Z Sports, started routinely enough. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 That is a surprising position in a red state where politicians routinely warn about the dangers of centralized power. — Beth Davis Sramek, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for routinely

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And so nothing happened, which is a thing that often happens after a great deal of Official Fuss.

— STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Yet, the company’s machines really could only perform a limited number of tests and often produced unreliable results.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

For people who frequently encounter login interruptions, a dedicated IP may provide a more consistent browsing experience without giving up VPN encryption.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The pair relied heavily on letter writing during John’s absences, and Abigail frequently used this medium to advocate for social change.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

In general, truck operators regularly adjust the position of trailer axles to distribute cargo weight and comply with road weight limits.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
The floor panels were perforated with a dot matrix of vents that regularly replace all the air in the clean room.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of regularly

Adverb

Hemsworth’s work has always spanned genres—just look at his omnivorous DJ sets—but Numbskull positions him as a more traditional songwriter, underscored by the album’s personal, earnest tone.

— Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Our Top Alpha Hydroxy Products Of course, more exfoliation isn't always better (your skin barrier would like a word).

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of always

Adverb

Irwin’s Argan gripes), there are usually also some cute kids trying to get married and some derpy impediment to their union.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Though some people with restrictive diets may have trouble getting enough iron each day, Marshall said that isn’t usually the cause of deficiency in the US.

— Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of usually

Adverb

The drums are constantly switching, the gait galloping one way and then swerving back again, as if the music could go anywhere.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
In order to be helpful, Muse constantly builds extensive dossiers of users and their desires, social relationships, and messaging behaviors, TIME’s Harry Booth reported this month.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Multiple ceramides, which help support the skin barrier, as well as two peptides commonly used in collagen signaling.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
If symptoms are present alongside high bacterial levels, a provider may recommend antibiotics, commonly doxycycline or azithromycin.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of commonly

Adverb

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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