Thesaurus results for ROUTINES

routines

noun

plural of routine

as in ruts

an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity part of my morning routine is drinking a cup of coffee while reading the newspaper

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as in exercises

something done over and over in order to develop skill a weapons training routine

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as in acts

a performance regularly presented by an individual or group did a tired routine that's been around since the days of vaudeville

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Recent Examples of routines The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 6th House and trines Venus in Gemini, making routines and helpful exchanges flow smoothly. —

Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026 Surgeons said patients are increasingly prioritizing results that do not interfere with their day-to-day routines. —

Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 Cold plunge therapy has become one of the biggest wellness trends of the past few years, with A-list celebrities from Harry Styles to LeBron James publicly embracing ice baths as part of their recovery routines. —

Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026 Hobby-maxxing reflects a broader push toward analog living, creative self-expression and routines that support mental health. —

Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 Their interests, routines or even physical abilities may change, while their partner may grow along a different path. —

Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 7 May 2026 Google suggests asking the Health Coach for customized workout routines or exploring health concerns. —

ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026 The result is closer to a private members club that happens to be a place to stay—a refreshing alternative for the frequent Paris traveler eager to remove themself from the tourist crush and keep up their own work and fitness routines. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 People have also voiced concerns about the risk of the facility setting on fire, increasing tax bills, producing noise and having negative visual impacts that could disrupt neighbors’ routines, among others. —

Sofi Zeman may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026

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Those include sites like Bonneville Point – where emigrants got their first glimpse of the Boise River Valley and trail ruts can be seen – and Three Island Crossing State Park, named for the most crucial and challenging river crossing in the state.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Additionally, tilling wet soil can do more harm than good by creating dense soil layers and deep ruts.

— Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026