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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 eight-to-10-minute routines, which are on YouTube, are inspired by Barilla’s Protein+ pasta shapes, featuring moves such as penne plié squats, rotini spiral planks and spaghetti curls.
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Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Katie Berry is a cleaning expert with 30 years of household management experience and 12 years of writing about cleaning methods and routines for Housewife How-Tos.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Best of the Best showcase brings together college and high school dance teams from Minnesota and neighboring states to celebrate the sport, but also debut routines ready for UDA College Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Executive functioning skills play a crucial role in how children adapt to transitions and routines.
—Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Many people weigh more on weekends and less during the week when routines are more regular.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Generic questions about daily routines or growth opportunities rarely add much.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Harsh cleaners and random routines can do more harm than good—stick to safe products and a regular schedule.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
While exfoliation remains part of Japanese skin care, it’s approached far more gently and infrequently than in many Western routines.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Katie Berry is a cleaning expert with 30 years of household management experience and 12 years of writing about cleaning methods and routines for Housewife How-Tos.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Best of the Best showcase brings together college and high school dance teams from Minnesota and neighboring states to celebrate the sport, but also debut routines ready for UDA College Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Executive functioning skills play a crucial role in how children adapt to transitions and routines.
—Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Many people weigh more on weekends and less during the week when routines are more regular.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Generic questions about daily routines or growth opportunities rarely add much.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Harsh cleaners and random routines can do more harm than good—stick to safe products and a regular schedule.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
While exfoliation remains part of Japanese skin care, it’s approached far more gently and infrequently than in many Western routines.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
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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These exercises are key to a long health span as well as lifespan.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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That led the 2025 event to take place at Blackbox Theater and The Pine, with more than 17 musical acts, food trucks, vendors and more spread across the two sites.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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For her, the small acts help process loss and offer hope to others returning to empty lots.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Aside from tying elements in a room together, rugs also allow homeowners to experiment with bolder patterns and geometries—without committing to a permanent wall treatment.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The researchers stressed that the findings relate to long-term eating patterns rather than occasional indulgent meals.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kight said some simple habits can help prevent kitchen fires from starting in the first place.—
Tina Patel,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many of my clients still need to plan meals, track intake, work with a dietitian, build habits, and stay active to reach their goals.—
SELF Staff,
SELF,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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Deep Clean Corners and Grooves Use cotton swabs to clean tight spaces on baseboards, like corners or grooves where dirt, dust, hair, and other debris can collect.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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Others practice their dance moves in a field as a delicate piano melody soundtracks their grooves.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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