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rut

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rut

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.

Synonyms of rut

drill, grind, groove, pattern, rote, routine, treadmill

Words Related to rut

custom, fashion, habit, practice (also practise), trick, wont

approach, manner, method, procedure, strategy, style, tack, technique, way

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