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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
Little kids will enjoy its pre-programmed songs and dances, while older kids can use a smart app to program new movement patterns and routines.
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Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Last to mention is that there appears to be some lucky energy, either around your employment, routines or physical health.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Through routines that include reflection, healthy expression and even community support, someone can make sustainable changes after profound experiences as a result of psychedelic effects.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Those routines were upended in October 2023, after Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostage.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Some families were looking for a calendar to help build healthy routines, while others wanted weather updates, to-do lists, reminders, or even smart integrations, such as a doorbell connection.
—William Jones, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Korean skin care has been another huge part of our beauty routines over the past few months, and Laneige is at the top of our list of the best K-beauty brands.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
This is because their daily routines change.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Consistent cleaning routines and safe storage habits help prevent smudges, scratches, and buildup.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Last to mention is that there appears to be some lucky energy, either around your employment, routines or physical health.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Through routines that include reflection, healthy expression and even community support, someone can make sustainable changes after profound experiences as a result of psychedelic effects.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Those routines were upended in October 2023, after Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostage.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Some families were looking for a calendar to help build healthy routines, while others wanted weather updates, to-do lists, reminders, or even smart integrations, such as a doorbell connection.
—William Jones, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Korean skin care has been another huge part of our beauty routines over the past few months, and Laneige is at the top of our list of the best K-beauty brands.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
This is because their daily routines change.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Consistent cleaning routines and safe storage habits help prevent smudges, scratches, and buildup.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routines
Noun
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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
Noun
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Weightlifting or weight-bearing exercises like brisk walks, jogging, or stair climbing help prevent osteoporosis.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Winter tuned up his body through Duncan-style exercises—energy radiating from his solar plexus out to his limbs—at the dance barre.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These clubs began hiring brass musicians, and top acts included the Olympia Brass Band, Eureka Brass and the Young Tuxedo Brass.—
Jenny Adams,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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European officials have also been warning about other hybrid threats and suspect Moscow was behind a string of incidents, including the sabotage of an undersea cable, cyberattacks, GPS jamming of civil aviation, and even acts of arson.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Little kids will enjoy its pre-programmed songs and dances, while older kids can use a smart app to program new movement patterns and routines.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The more these patterns are put into practice, the more Arsenal can threaten teams, but these bounce/wall passes have another purpose and other players can slot in.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When Topham left several weeks into the band’s practices, he was replaced by Clapton, who played with a bold, confident approach that won over London club attendees.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
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Governor Pritzker has called for investigations into federal enforcement practices, including reports of excessive force and mistaken detentions of American citizens.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tipping habits and even allowances are also feeling the brunt of rising prices.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And even as people's viewing habits aren't the same as in 2000, there's still so much interest in these shows online.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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And Destiny 2 has had some bad grinds in the past.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fall and winter boots often feature grooves on the bottom to help prevent slipping on ice and snow.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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How to get tickets For shoppers like Agresta, whether the needle ever scratches the grooves is beside the point.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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