Thesaurus results for RUT

rut

noun

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 Over about nine miles of dirt tracking and rut climbing in Hollister Hills, the vehicle felt right at home. —

Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026 Shares of the smartphone maker have been in a rut lately, logging losses for the past eight weeks in a row. —

Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026 By adding PeerDAS and increasing blob capacity, this development helped push Ethereum out of a rut similar to Bitcoin's, climbing from about $2,700 to more than $3,000. —

Matthew Kayser, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Regardless, county crews are constantly filling these ruts and encourage drivers to report them. —

Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rut

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Noun

Always consult with your healthcare provider before introducing any supplement to your routine.

— Lauren Manaker, SELF, 5 Mar. 2026
Best strength training equipment This set of select-a-weight dumbbells can replace 15 pairs of regular dumbbells for your strength training routine.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026