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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
Airlines routinely overbook flights based on historical no-show data, which can result in passengers being involuntarily bumped.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
Rideshare launches, such as those that routinely fly on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, are cheaper but go to standard orbits popular for many different types of satellite missions.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In a federal complaint, the Department of Justice said Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve people with disabilities, including riders who travel with service animals or stowable wheelchairs.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Today this technique is routinely used at major crime scenes.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
Rideshare launches, such as those that routinely fly on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, are cheaper but go to standard orbits popular for many different types of satellite missions.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In a federal complaint, the Department of Justice said Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve people with disabilities, including riders who travel with service animals or stowable wheelchairs.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Today this technique is routinely used at major crime scenes.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routinely
Adverb
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Although some people may see leaves changing color before late October, this often happens because the plants are landscape trees, or trees that grew after seeds from other areas were planted, said Seiler.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Cortège gestures toward that transcendence, but too often settles for the kind of veiled enchantment that follows us home through our screens.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In addition to the standard co-hosts and judges, the hit series also frequently features celebrity guest judges.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some of Otterbring’s research has shown that people who frequently play board games tend to have personalities that are higher in openness to experience.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Sightseeing boats depart regularly from Nyhavn and Gammel Strand, gliding past landmarks such as the Opera House, Christiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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By contrast, an investment product with private asset exposure designed for workplace retirement plans may have somewhat lower costs and let investors put money in regularly as well as make periodic withdrawals during the year.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Greenberg did not always have Capitol Hill in mind.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Renewables are intermittent, though—the sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Seasonal allergic rhinitis is what most people think of as hay fever — allergy symptoms that flare up at certain times of the year, usually in the spring, summer or fall, when pollen from trees, grasses or weeds is in the air.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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To keep things running smoothly, remove the filter (usually found at the bottom of the dishwasher), rinse it under warm water, and use a soft brush to scrub away any buildup.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If your aesthetic is constantly evolving, this subtle striped rug will grow with you.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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During his sojourn in Philadelphia, Ali constantly challenged Frazier to unsanctioned fights.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Proton is commonly used by people seeking highly secure communications and has been blocked in countries with strict internet censorship, like Russia and Turkey.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
13 Sep. 2025
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It is seen most commonly in developing countries with lower rates of vaccine coverage and, in turn, higher rates of measles infection.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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The normally quiet airport turned festive.—
Rafael Romo,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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