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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
Trendy skin care routines have the potential to harm teenagers' sensitive skin.
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Jana Pollack, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
Cobblestone streets wind through older neighborhoods, horses are still a common sight, and traditional routines like the hand-pressing of fresh corn tortillas, continue alongside modern tourism.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Agents can identify people on the street through facial recognition, trace their movements through license-plate readers and, in some cases, use commercially available phone-location data to reconstruct daily routines and associations.
—Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Mon Lumière offers a smart alternative to complicated routines and costly in-office treatments, delivering an easy system that supports both preventive and corrective care with comfort and consistency.
—William Jones
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
His brand, Wizard Wellness, launches Thursday on its website with sinus rinses, nasal sprays, nasal sticks and oral strips, plus bundles around routines with each.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
As coats get heavier and routines get simpler, a shorter haircut becomes more practical and chic.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
As the month unfolds, Aquarius Season and the Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse activate your work, wellness, and daily routines sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Short bursts of activity during everyday routines are effective.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Jana Pollack, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
Cobblestone streets wind through older neighborhoods, horses are still a common sight, and traditional routines like the hand-pressing of fresh corn tortillas, continue alongside modern tourism.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Agents can identify people on the street through facial recognition, trace their movements through license-plate readers and, in some cases, use commercially available phone-location data to reconstruct daily routines and associations.
—Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Mon Lumière offers a smart alternative to complicated routines and costly in-office treatments, delivering an easy system that supports both preventive and corrective care with comfort and consistency.
—William Jones
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
His brand, Wizard Wellness, launches Thursday on its website with sinus rinses, nasal sprays, nasal sticks and oral strips, plus bundles around routines with each.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
As coats get heavier and routines get simpler, a shorter haircut becomes more practical and chic.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
As the month unfolds, Aquarius Season and the Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse activate your work, wellness, and daily routines sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Short bursts of activity during everyday routines are effective.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routines
Noun
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Regardless, county crews are constantly filling these ruts and encourage drivers to report them.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some wagon wheel ruts are still visible.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
15 Jan. 2026
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Isolation exercises are another option and can complement pressing movements by emphasizing the chest’s ability to bring the arms across the body.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Try adding 3-5 of these exercises at a time to your routine a few times a week.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
31 Jan. 2026
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In between acts, there was a dance intermission featuring background dancers, including a solo female dancer performing a contemporary piece, before the stage opened to a full dance performance.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The two acts drew a crowd of about 13,000 to the former Xcel Energy Center in August 2023.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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Kelsea Ballerini channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a form-fitting halter gown drenched in intricate metallic beadwork in shades of gold, bronze, and olive, arranged in swirling, paisley-like patterns with fringe detailing cascading from the skirt and train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Instead of waiting for their behavior to reach crisis mode, parents learn to notice patterns early, stay calm, and guide them through the turbulence of growing up.—
Dorian Johnson,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
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A student who was a friend of a Centennial player with minimal practices was asked to join the team for a game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Kelce, who continues her ongoing partnership with Dove through a commercial that will air during the 2026 Super Bowl, learned her self-love practices through her own life experiences.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The researchers concluded prevention efforts should focus on improving lifestyle habits when spending more time awake at night.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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For electric vehicles, AI will optimize battery health, charging behavior, and energy usage based on driving habits and environmental conditions.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Season with a good pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper, and cook until softened, 5–6 minutes.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Water is drawn up through the grinds via the food-grade tubing and centrifugally extracted to yield a 12-oz (355-ml) serving of cold brew coffee in five minutes.—
Shirl Leigh
January 22,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2026
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This pack is more interested in electronic grooves as a means of exploration than pop hits that use the beat to rocket us to a chorus, but the pool remains rather mainstream nevertheless.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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The audience swayed to the grooves of music from the Katamari Damacy series before Okubo changed the tone with the powerful beat of Tekken 8, creating a more aggressive vibe.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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