variants or run-of-mine

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mine
Adjective
  • The medium level of compression is achieved with strategic zone cushioning, honeycomb arch support, and a cotton and elastane blend, according to the brand.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Customers can play a new installment of the digital game Code Moo and unlock free food rewards like free medium waffle fries, a chocolate chunk cookie, or a five-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Blurring The Lines Of Academic Integrity As AI tools become more accessible, the boundary between acceptable support and academic dishonesty is increasingly unclear.
    Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • But catcher Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies doesn’t think the norm is acceptable.
    Maria Torres, New York Times, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Invoking Section 15 of Article 17, the NFL wants Droney to order payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs—about $12 million.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
  • This projection appears reasonable considering that the current effective tariff rate of the U.S. has increased five-fold this year to roughly 16% according to the Yale Budget Lab.
    Nick Sargen, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Our party wants to give ordinary workers a raise by raising the living wage.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
  • As a result, many affordable properties turn out to be comparatively ordinary in appearance and amenities.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • There are several common areas to check for misconfigurations in a containerized environment.
    Margarita Simonova, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Heartburn is a common side effect of using weight loss injections.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • While Elliott has been concerned about Lamont’s moderate stances for years, the issue spiked to a new level recently among liberals when Lamont vetoed two controversial bills on affordable housing and awarding unemployment compensation benefits to striking workers.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
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“Run-of-the-mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mine. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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