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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Marsh and Barbara established the Kristen Ann Carr Fund, and for the next 30-plus years, would organize benefit shows, often featuring performances by Springsteen.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Too early to tell, but the Viceroy name will, no doubt, bring Americans, who are already flooding into Portugal for vacation and often, to settle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 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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From ChatGPT and Claude, to autonomous vehicles, to the music streaming services recommend to users – people are interacting with AI regularly.

— Max Darrow, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Sardines can be part of a healthy diet, but eating them regularly isn’t likely to dramatically change the appearance or health of someone’s skin on its own.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of regularly

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The mayors coalition argues that while any type of bond is not always favorable, addressing the state's housing crisis is necessary.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Whenever the veteran coach looked at game film, Scott always seemed to be there making a big throw or run.

— Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 20 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

Always unassuming, sitting in the back of the room — but often the smartest person in the room — Saftler became known as the guy who can predict the future of television, constantly analyzing industry trends to figure out what would come next.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Two decades later, that hasn’t changed, even if Adams’ playbook constantly does.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 20 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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