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 Preschoolers Families of kids heading to preschool should focus on routines and separation readiness, according to McElhaney. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026 Students adapt over several weeks to a few months as new routines with boundaries are established. — Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 The facility name will remain the same and during the initial transition period, there will be no immediate changes to program hours, meals, daily routines or the curriculum. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 While the endurance did the same thing over and over, the dancers were tasked with new routines each week, from jazz to line dancing to square dancing. — Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 The idea of friction-maxxing can be incorporated across various daily routines and lifestyle habits, as well as our own homes. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 Be mindful of rushing, multitasking and skipping basic routines when your day becomes hectic. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The last mile shows up when AI is technically deployed but not yet embedded into the way work actually gets done and baked into routines, decisions and team norms. — Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026

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Noun

Wet soil is also prone to compaction from the weight of the mower, which may leave ruts in the yard.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Mow a different direction each time the lawn is cut to avoid ruts in the turf.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026

Definition of ruts

Noun

Stoking fears The test also reflected Beijing's determination to project power over its neighbors, analysts said, despite the scrutiny and alarm from regional powers such exercises almost immediately set off.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Sport scientist Clemens Brunner employs high-tech gait and movement analysis to produce insoles to fix my gait, and PT Thomas Glinka in the Technogym addresses tight hamstrings, calf tension, and right-foot pronation with take-home exercises.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

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Mehrabian recalled seeing acts like Tale Of Us and Solomun at Lot 613 in their early days.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Government repression increasingly targeted Catholic clergy in communities in Quiché, and Gerardi began to openly protest the violent acts.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

Definition of acts

Noun

Think solid colors, subtle patterns, and classic silhouettes.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Moving From Audience Segments To Individual Context Traditional healthcare marketing ran on segmentation—physicians bucketed by specialty, geography, prescribing patterns.

— Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of patterns

Noun

Similar to practices like Tai Chi, MAHP is designed to help reduce stress, improve physical ease, support mobility, and encourage emotional balance.

— Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
It is built over thousands of practices, countless conversations, and hundreds of decisions that few people outside a team will ever notice.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of practices

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Saving journalism — not newspapers The challenge only grew during his years leading The Charlotte Observer, where Thames helped steer the newsroom through an era of shrinking staffs, a changing business model and rapidly changing reader habits.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
The research angle is what separates lasting habits from short-term aesthetics.

— Allison Palmer July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of habits

Noun

Tableside dishes are a highlight, including a seasonal classic Greek salad and mouthwatering whole branzino baked in a coffee-grinds and sea-salt crust, then expertly deboned and served to perfection.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, dill and garlic powder; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper.

— Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

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