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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just another run-of-the-mill suburb with its shopping malls and fast-food restaurants
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as in ordinary
of average to below average quality
his latest offering is rather run-of-the-mill for this usually excellent novelist
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Recent Examples of run-of-the-mill
Here there be dragons Forecasts of run-of-the-mill weather conditions have a lot of practical value, but there is life-or-death value in an accurate forecast of extreme weather conditions.
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ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
So, the day before the England quarterfinal, Argentina procured a lighter shirt, with faint vertical stripes, from a run-of-the-mill Mexico City sports shop.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Early signs also show this isn’t a run-of-the-mill El Niño, with the ocean surface waters in the Pacific forecast to be nearly three degrees warmer than normal.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Tacos & Avocados’ online reviews indicate that there is a waiting line some nights and that the Tex-Mex can be run-of-the-mill.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
So, the day before the England quarterfinal, Argentina procured a lighter shirt, with faint vertical stripes, from a run-of-the-mill Mexico City sports shop.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Early signs also show this isn’t a run-of-the-mill El Niño, with the ocean surface waters in the Pacific forecast to be nearly three degrees warmer than normal.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Tacos & Avocados’ online reviews indicate that there is a waiting line some nights and that the Tex-Mex can be run-of-the-mill.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
Adjective
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According to Roberts, Treinen felt normal after the game.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The lower-than-normal system voltage from a weak battery, failing alternator, slipping belt or poor electrical connection can affect the electric power steering system.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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This high-impact look is a bit out of the ordinary for the star, save for that show-stopping blue eye makeup look—a literal something blue—to conclude The Drama press in April.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
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My situation was, on some level, achingly ordinary.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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As Strong spoke with state reporters this week on campus, her answers were even more clipped than usual, almost terse.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Thirteen-year-old MGP rye bottled at 112 proof is a recipe for success, a classic rye style that is aged for longer than usual and bottled at a higher proof, which means less dilution, more flavor, and a deeper palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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There is still a decent spread amongst model guidance, but a track farther north would result in a better chance of severe weather, while a track farther south would lead to more general rain showers and thunderstorms.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Accompaniment assigns first priority to those in greatest need and those most likely to be left out of dignified and decent treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The researchers said a household needs an income of roughly $120,000 to afford a typical home these days.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
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Quantum computing can boost capacity beyond that of a typical computer.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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And a mediocre company can become an extraordinary one when almost everyone has already given up.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Instead, Peralta has been worse than mediocre.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Next year, these plans for retirees will increase on average by less than 1%.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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How heat can impact the body Typically, during extreme heat -- meaning temperatures are hotter or more humid than average -- the body tries to cool itself by sweating.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Iran hawks and an array of dissidents and mainstream voices within the Republican Party have cast doubt on whether the agreement secured satisfactory concessions from Iran.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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In several tweets shared to X on Monday, June 15, the 44-year-old former professional soccer player called out the company for allegedly delaying a flight and not resolving the issue in a satisfactory manner.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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“Run-of-the-mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mill. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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