rut

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 The Celtics have consistently dominated opponents with Luke Kornet on the court, even during this rut, but his additional opportunities take away from Hauser’s chances. Jay King, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 Advertisement Stubbornly high readings on inflation and a run of better-than-expected updates on the U.S. economy have sent Wall Street into a weekslong rut, pulling it further from the dozens of all-time highs set last year. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025 Their Enthusiasm For The Relationship Fades In some relationships, the initial feelings of excitement, romance and passion can wane over time, leaving couples feeling stuck in a rut. Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation. Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rut 
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Noun
  • These small adjustments can complement your stretching routine and promote overall health and well-being.
    Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The best contour sticks are perfect for your makeup routine, emphasizing natural bone structure.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • She’s spared her teenage son, Jasper, from that grind.
    Matthew Schneier, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
  • As hectic school schedules, in-office work and social events roared back to life in the years following the pandemic, Americans have found themselves, well, exhausted by the daily grind.
    Sonal Dutt, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Already the money was spinning and Gerrard, layered in local clothing for National Day, was very much in the groove.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
  • When that sheet was pressed against sections of wet ice, the nanoparticles drew the liquid water up into the grooves, creating suction that pulled the material down into contact with the underlying solid ice within just 1.5 milliseconds.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025

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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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