as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
I've fallen into a rut, watching television and then going to bed every night
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Recent Examples of rut
Career boost: Can a career coach help get me out of a rut at work?
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Republicans have used the polling rut to paint Democrats as out of touch with the average voter.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
If you’re intrigued by the menu offerings and looking to get out of your weeknight cooking rut (all while avoiding the grocery store), give it a try.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Homebuyers in America: Mortgage rates stuck in a rut as economy turns gloomy.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Republicans have used the polling rut to paint Democrats as out of touch with the average voter.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
If you’re intrigued by the menu offerings and looking to get out of your weeknight cooking rut (all while avoiding the grocery store), give it a try.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Homebuyers in America: Mortgage rates stuck in a rut as economy turns gloomy.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rut
Noun
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How to Clean to Remove Allergens When pollen counts are high, a new (and more frequent) cleaning routine can help ensure your home remains a safe haven.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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Every little element of his pre-race routine and preparations with his trainer, Aleix Casanovas, is getting more refined.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Leafs are no strangers to the wild swings in emotion and the grind that’s about to take hold.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Warriors have heard all about the Houston Rockets’ plan to make their first-round Western Conference playoff series a physical grind.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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There’s no shortage of food travel shows, but few have found their groove quite like Stanley Tucci.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But Carrasco quickly found a groove, retiring 14 of the next 15 Royals.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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