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 den resembles the room of someone who is stuck in a depressive rut, like Clark.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Mow a different direction each time the lawn is cut to avoid ruts in the turf.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Offense was better found on the back of a milk cartoon for the Braves this weekend at Truist Park, where the NL East’s first-place team fell into a scoring rut and lost a three-game series to the Nationals.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 May 2026
There’s a certain scale at which the discerning buyer might hit a rut; things that are smaller than most pieces of furniture might require turning to the largest of shelves at the biggest box stores.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Mow a different direction each time the lawn is cut to avoid ruts in the turf.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Offense was better found on the back of a milk cartoon for the Braves this weekend at Truist Park, where the NL East’s first-place team fell into a scoring rut and lost a three-game series to the Nationals.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 25 May 2026
There’s a certain scale at which the discerning buyer might hit a rut; things that are smaller than most pieces of furniture might require turning to the largest of shelves at the biggest box stores.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rut
Noun
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This device can also learn your daily routines and set specific heating and cooling schedules to reduce overall waste, which can often save homeowners between $100 to $200 annually.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Morning routines want a simple, practical tweak.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The dark cellos of Guðnadóttir chop and grind, and Washington—shrieking, swiping, maddened at the air—flees into the forest, a disappearing uniform.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Tableside dishes are a highlight, including a seasonal classic Greek salad and mouthwatering whole branzino baked in a coffee-grinds and sea-salt crust, then expertly deboned and served to perfection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The interior measures 420 sq ft (39 sq m) and is finished in shiplap and drywall, with a tongue-and-groove feature wall and exposed timber beams, which are a nice touch.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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Stainless steel and glazed ceramic bowls also tend to be easier to keep clean than scratched plastic bowls, which can trap bacteria in small grooves over time.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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