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
In spring, Harris talked about the blessings and curses of young hitters, admitting there could be ruts in the road ahead but maintaining a confident tone about the organization’s progress.
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
One of the other lessons is recognizing the benefit of not getting stuck in a rut in your existing job.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
And that left the Dodgers struck in a rut, searching for enough traction to get themselves out.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Her rut includes a loss in the semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
One of the other lessons is recognizing the benefit of not getting stuck in a rut in your existing job.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
And that left the Dodgers struck in a rut, searching for enough traction to get themselves out.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Her rut includes a loss in the semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rut
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Don't Buy Expensive Tween Skincare Not only will your money be wasted trying to perfect a skincare routine for tweens, but a study in Pediatrics found that elaborate skincare products can be harmful to young skin and may even spark chronic conditions like allergic dermatitis.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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The goal is that participants learn a 30-second routine but the class uses several moves similar to those used in other dance fitness classes, like Zumba, the couple said.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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While other editors navigated the daily grind in a visible state of exhaustion, Wintour, with her signature bob, dark sunglasses, and famously enigmatic composure, cultivated an air of mystery and authority that few could emulate.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Olsen talks about how the grind of having to earn a living, the drag of figuring out home care for young kids, has worn female writers down.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Shae Jacobs and Jack Dine blend the shuffling percussion of house with Afrobeats and R&B’s breezy grooves to create Odeal’s latest day party jam.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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This was no slouch finding his groove against a struggling offense.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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