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rut

noun

Definition of 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 With the rut approaching, these bucks are using his yard to do some sparring. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Talk about a way to shock yourself (and anyone near your workspace) out of a productivity rut. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 After making six consecutive playoff appearances from 2017-22, the Exporters suddenly fell into a rut. — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026 In Yellowstone, elk are bugling during the rut, while bison, moose, and bears are busy ahead of winter. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rut

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But acts like this work best when there’s a discernable back-and-forth—think Starlito’s deadpan baritone next to Don Trip’s sandpaper yawp, or Method Man’s sultry bruiser clearing the way for Redman’s scrappy smart-ass routine.

— Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
The National Alliance on Mental Illness guide to holiday mental health recommends acknowledging difficult emotions, keeping steady routines and staying connected to others.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of routine

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Mike Macdonald’s defense can turn this into a grind, and Chicago could be short-handed in the backfield with Kyle Monangai banged up with thumb and toe injuries.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Kansas City responds in an old-school, grind-it-out divisional game to get back on track.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

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