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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
Strategy began investing in Bitcoin in 2020, which transformed it from a run-of-the-mill software company into the largest digital asset treasury.
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Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Spoilers ahead for Steal Zara (Sophie Turner) is having a run-of-the-mill bad day, hungover from yet another night out and tasked with showing the new intern around at her dead-end job at London’s (fictional) Lochmill Capital, a pension investment company.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Chicken Caesar wraps promise a healthy, quick alternative to fast food offerings, but sometimes their execution — or looming expiration dates — leaves you wishing for a run-of-the-mill cheeseburger and fries.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Upon first glance, Rick’s may look like your run-of-the-mill diner.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
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Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Spoilers ahead for Steal Zara (Sophie Turner) is having a run-of-the-mill bad day, hungover from yet another night out and tasked with showing the new intern around at her dead-end job at London’s (fictional) Lochmill Capital, a pension investment company.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Chicken Caesar wraps promise a healthy, quick alternative to fast food offerings, but sometimes their execution — or looming expiration dates — leaves you wishing for a run-of-the-mill cheeseburger and fries.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Upon first glance, Rick’s may look like your run-of-the-mill diner.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
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Above normal precipitation chances are also expected to continue into the second week of the month, according to the Climate Prediction Center.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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While some initial tingling is normal, rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E soothe and add moisture back into the skin—great news for those whose skin errs on the drier side.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff’s department specifically requested footage that includes cars, traffic, people or pedestrians, or anything that feels out of the ordinary or important.—
Randi Kaye,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Slater’s former top deputy, who also left the Justice Department, publicly warned that antitrust decisions are being influenced by corporate lobbyists — not in the interest of ordinary Americans.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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But as Israel closed checkpoints to the movement of people and goods on Saturday, gas stations saw longer-than-usual lines as residents filled spare canisters in case of supply disruptions.—
CLAUDIA CIOBANU,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Everyone’s hearts are closer to the surface than usual, so being tolerant of one another’s idiosyncrasies could be necessary to avoid strife.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Young couples on long-weekend escapes and honeymooners make up a decent share of the guest list too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, that starting quintet was decent but not dominant and couldn’t seize control when given a chance to play together during clutch time.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Given that a typical satellite payload is around 800 kg (1760 pounds), those prices were close to a billion dollars (in today’s dollars) per launch in the early days of spaceflight.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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By Sunday, the snowpack was at 73% of the typical level, per data from the California Department of Water Resources.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some complained that the show was basic and mediocre and the obsession had gone too far.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Along the same lines, I’d be stunned if the ‘26 Padres beat themselves as often as the mediocre and bad teams do.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The report estimates that the average selling price of smartphones will rise 14% this year to an all-time high of $523, while manufacturers will no longer be able to make phones that cost less than $100.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The average price of new cars fluctuates in the span of a year, but in September, the average price of a new car surpassed $50,000—a record high, according to estimates by Kelley Blue Book.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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But could not get a satisfactory picture from all this information.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The move also apparently addresses a growing frustration among travelers that in-flight dining has been less than satisfactory in recent years.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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