routines

noun

plural of routine
1
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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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 Technical Adaptability And Self-Taught Curiosity Technological shifts have outpaced slow, formal training routines. — Marco Stefanini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Research also shows that people confide in a friendly character more than a plain tool, sharing moods, routines, relationships and preferences. — Ankolika De, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 Netizens’ appetites for diets made up exclusively of get-ready-with-me (GRWM) content, dance routines, and brainrot ‘comedy’ are weakening. — Annie Corser, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 This is where the software's curvature correction routines are activated. — David English, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 By shifting the paradigm from post-hoc tracking to active, closed-loop neural guidance, the LumiSleep D1 provides a practical demonstration of how non-invasive BCI technology is stepping out of academic laboratories and into everyday routines. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026 An enchanting evening of Disney classics guest judged by Cynthia Erivo saw Broadway legends like Heather Headley accompany routines live. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026 Known for risqué stand-up routines and battles with drugs and alcohol, Brand rose to prominence in the early 2000s, hosting television programs and his own BBC radio show. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 Wearables like the Apple Watch, Oura Ring and Fitbit have fed the behavior by letting users experiment with their routines and measure what works. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routines
  1. ruts
  2. exercises
  3. acts
  4. patterns
  5. practices
  6. habits
  7. grinds
  8. grooves
Noun
  • Visitors who look closely can still see wagon ruts left by thousands of wagons that carried people and trade goods.
    — Michelle Griego, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Fill ruts, depressions, and holes with topsoil and either turf or plants.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of ruts
Noun
  • This approach is intended to support wider production and rapid fielding while allowing engineers to continue refining the system based on feedback from soldiers participating in tests and exercises.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Low-impact options like yoga, stretching, swimming, and resistance band exercises will be easier on your joints.
    — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of exercises
Noun
  • At one point, Two Shell were one of the most exciting acts in underground dance music.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In David’s 1996 novel Absolute Power, an American president presumes himself to be above the rule of law and seeks to force his underlings to commit criminal acts that will benefit him.
    — David Baldacci, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of acts
Noun
  • According to the news release, the catalog documents births, injuries, migration patterns, and ages.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Your ruler Mercury is retrograde, and its meeting with the Moon encourages a closer look at familiar patterns.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of patterns
Noun
  • Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The PBMs have faced criticisms after research has shown their practices can drive up the cost of healthcare.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • Third, adopt sustainable habits by supporting local and slow-made brands.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The tricky job of understanding the desires and habits of an always-evolving consumer has taken on new complexity since the advent of artificial intelligence.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 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
Definition of grinds
Noun
  • Above, the grooves in the wooden ceiling panels pass through the glass wall, pulling the eye out over the pathways and terraces that lead down to the pool with that same pompadour roofline.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2026
  • These songs are very evidently arranged, with ticklish, left-field grooves and tight pockets—never too tight for the persistent, puckish charm, the elbow-nudging glee.
    — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of grooves

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“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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