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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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Recent Examples of routines
Stick with familiar bedtime routines like bath, story and lights out, even if the bedtime is temporarily off.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
That shift in focus led Clark to design short, predictable sessions that respect toddlers’ routines, rhythms, and attention spans while giving them consistent positive exposure to movement.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Zhao praised Kore-eda’s films for their focus on mundane details – laundry, cooking, daily routines – that create a meditative rhythm before emotional tsunamis arrive.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Being highly productive now is the name of the game, so assess your work and life balance and see which routines and responsibilities are most important.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Each was judged on softness, absorbency, size, and dry time—and yes, every single one has elevated our bath time routines for the better.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
While variety allows some parents to spend more time with their children and pack no-school Mondays with appointments or enrichment opportunities, others have struggled to find child care and adapt their household routines.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Every week, CoComelon drops a new batch of songs on its YouTube channel that parents and kids can listen to together—and this week is all about establishing healthy routines.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
Establishing simple daily habits and weekly routines helps kids build independence in problem-solving and self-regulation.
—Ana Homayoun, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
That shift in focus led Clark to design short, predictable sessions that respect toddlers’ routines, rhythms, and attention spans while giving them consistent positive exposure to movement.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Zhao praised Kore-eda’s films for their focus on mundane details – laundry, cooking, daily routines – that create a meditative rhythm before emotional tsunamis arrive.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Being highly productive now is the name of the game, so assess your work and life balance and see which routines and responsibilities are most important.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Each was judged on softness, absorbency, size, and dry time—and yes, every single one has elevated our bath time routines for the better.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
While variety allows some parents to spend more time with their children and pack no-school Mondays with appointments or enrichment opportunities, others have struggled to find child care and adapt their household routines.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Every week, CoComelon drops a new batch of songs on its YouTube channel that parents and kids can listen to together—and this week is all about establishing healthy routines.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
Establishing simple daily habits and weekly routines helps kids build independence in problem-solving and self-regulation.
—Ana Homayoun, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routines
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Edwards is the vehicle that often drives their offense and pulls them out of ruts.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Oct. 2025
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Wet grass can clog your mower, leave ruts in the soil, and raise the risk of lawn diseases.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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One way to provide clarity around the best exercises for perimenopause and menopause is to utilize a cheap fitness tracker that can give you simple, yet useful insight into your body and daily movement habits.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even as conventional treatments for autoimmune diseases have become more effective than ever, alternative treatments, including nutritional supplements, breathing exercises, hyperbaric oxygen chambers, and cold plunges in frigid water, have proliferated.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The compromise speaks to Lee’s pragmatic approach to breaking South Korean acts into the American mainstream — a three-decade quest that often required him to bend but never break his vision.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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What’s left acts as a protective stencil for later steps, like etching the metal or silicon.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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In a similar vein, Timnit Gebru, a computer scientist writing during her time working at Google, warned of the dangers of large language models acting as stochastic parrots, which repeat language patterns without understanding, and in doing so replicate the biases embedded in their training data.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Take a page out of our '90s design playbook and mix contrasting patterns, bring in plenty of cozy textiles, and add a stylish floor lamp to brighten dark fall and winter evenings.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The shooting sparked outrage, and changes to official practices around law enforcement and people with mental illnesses.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Nov. 2025
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More than 170,000 providers currently use the platform, which is a favorite for ambulatory care practices.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The company's annual survey reveals the most popular side dishes across the nation in 2025 for Thanksgiving dinner, along with standard and changing holiday habits.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Recognizing that pattern can help parents anticipate and take practical steps early, such as helping kids improve hygiene habits and planning for backup child care before illness strikes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Upgrade your movie marathons, gaming grinds, and Sunday chill sessions with this gorgeous 50 inch Hisense 4K Smart TV.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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It’s finished with a generous sprinkling of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The two No 10s largely avoid the sort of slack passes and heavy touches that have previously halted United from properly settling into their attacking grooves.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The track starts with a pulsating Simmons bass riff, setting the tone for one of Kiss' funkier guitar grooves.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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