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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
The product marks Kohler’s first step under its new wellness division, Kohler Health, which aims to bring medical-grade insights into everyday routines.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Olivia Jade and Levi McConaughey stopped by to chat about how their famous families influence their routines.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
How Microplastics Sneak Into Our Travel Routines Travel often disrupts our daily habits, and hydration is one of the first routines to change.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Blasting the track over and over out of the car, Mighty Bay takes charge, coming up with mini dance routines on the fly and critiquing the little details that are off on each shot.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2025
Risk can also be reduced by simplifying medication routines, and using clear labeling and safe storage instructions.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Once your puppy is home, establish house rules and routines with all family members, ensuring consistency in training and behavior expectations.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Alfouti talks about self-awareness before self-care, promotes walking goals instead of weight goals, and adapts Zumba routines to Khaliji and dabke dance styles.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Heck, he might not even be used to the rhythms and routines of the majors, considering that NPB pitchers typically start on six days’ rest.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Olivia Jade and Levi McConaughey stopped by to chat about how their famous families influence their routines.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
How Microplastics Sneak Into Our Travel Routines Travel often disrupts our daily habits, and hydration is one of the first routines to change.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Blasting the track over and over out of the car, Mighty Bay takes charge, coming up with mini dance routines on the fly and critiquing the little details that are off on each shot.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2025
Risk can also be reduced by simplifying medication routines, and using clear labeling and safe storage instructions.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Once your puppy is home, establish house rules and routines with all family members, ensuring consistency in training and behavior expectations.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Alfouti talks about self-awareness before self-care, promotes walking goals instead of weight goals, and adapts Zumba routines to Khaliji and dabke dance styles.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Heck, he might not even be used to the rhythms and routines of the majors, considering that NPB pitchers typically start on six days’ rest.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routines
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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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Then, good teams are able to get out of those ruts faster.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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But most of the participants stuck with the exercises.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Simple steps — like exercises, therapy, or home adjustments — can reduce fall risk, a leading cause of hospitalization for seniors.—
Conviva Senior Primary Care,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Texas will deter criminal mischief and work with local law enforcement to arrest anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property.—
NPR,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
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The all-too-frequent xenophobic knee-jerk reaction to Latin acts is often triggered by language alone.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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As if the cobalt blue cabinets and arch details weren’t remarkable enough, this kitchen incorporates multiple playful patterns.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Patients will often experience intense emotions as well as disruption to sleep patterns and their ability to think clearly.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Kalkbrenner’s summer league performance paired with his preseason outings and holding his own in team practices behind closed doors likely changed all that.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Proving cold-chain integrity, making preparation steps unmistakable, and communicating safety practices directly to consumers are critical to avoiding the next category-wide hit when an isolated recall goes viral.—
Darin Detwiler,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Part of the discrepancy may stem from a recent surge in resources supporting active duty troops’ eating and exercise habits.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 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 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
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Just give the baseboards a quick wipe, making sure to get into all the grooves and corners.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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