Synonyms of routines

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ruts
• patterns
• habits
• grinds
• grooves
• drills
• methods
• techniques
• procedures
• strategies
• traditions
• practices
• programs
• regimens
• locksteps
• rotes
• treadmills
• plans
• customs
• approaches
• styles
• tricks
• manners
• policies
• schemes
• conventions
• fashions
• ways
• daily dozens
• designs
• housekeepings
• tacks
• wonts

2

as in exercises

something done over and over in order to develop skill

a weapons training routine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exercises
• practices
• lessons
• workouts
• drills
• trainings
• assignments
• homeworks
• refreshers
• brushups
• reviews

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acts
• numbers
• shticks
• bits
• turns
• signatures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of routines

Almost constant air raid alerts in the Kyiv region in recent days have severely disrupted daily routines. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Did the set include useful products that actually upgraded our skin care or makeup routines? — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026

Teams cross multiple time zones, adjust practice and sleep schedules and play at a neutral site far from their normal routines. — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

As if dating weren’t already enough of a gamble, a new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Training began with basic commands and time for Bell and Gus to bond before he was gradually introduced to the sounds, crowds and routines of campus life. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

As kids return to classrooms and sports, a few simple routines can keep South Florida families safe, healthy and on the field. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

The challenge, Hylving stresses, is whether a shopping complex can become a genuine fixture in people’s daily routines, rather than a one-off visit. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Aries March 21 – April 19 Your daily routines are ready for a practical reset. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026