routines

plural of routine
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2
as in exercises
something done over and over in order to develop skill a weapons training routine

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3
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 Include balance, aerobic, and muscle-strengthening exercises in weekly routines. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024 Create routines that simplify your day. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Ferriss interviews top performers from various fields, uncovering their routines, habits and philosophies. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Fitness-lovers will welcome these sophisticated additions to their workout routines. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024 This could involve coordinating contractors, handling insurance claims, and managing temporary accommodations while maintaining normal routines and your already existing responsibilities. Womensmedia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Some owners are now extending their personal care routines to their pets. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, 47, has partnered with the brand for the launch of its new Ultimate Miracle Worker Face & Neck Cream to address fears people have about incorporating retinol into their routines. Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 Love planet Venus will meet with Saturn in your career sector shortly after, impacting your daily routines and sense of authority as you’re called to strike a balance between hard work and maintaining healthy boundaries in the workplace. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Noun
  • The first baseman did not speak with reporters Thursday or participate in any of the team’s pre-scrimmage drills on the field.
    Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There was his switch to shortstop late in spring training, a drastic defensive move that led Betts to spend hours taking grounders in pregame drills on an almost daily basis.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The Human Factor As technology continues to evolve, so must businesses' methods of safeguarding data.
    Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The bark is removed from the tree in summer using traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Jardin was particularly focused on techniques that could increase the movie’s sense of anxiety and unease.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Therefore, using multiple algorithms or techniques to cross-validate explanations is a more comprehensive approach to ensure stability in understanding the model’s behavior.
    Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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