as in routines
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 ruts
Then, good teams are able to get out of those ruts faster.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
However, any potholes or large ruts will throw everything off.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Steep hills, ruts and low-traction surfaces were easily navigable.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Meal planning ruts can plague lunchtime, too, after all.
—Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Steep hills, ruts and low-traction surfaces were easily navigable.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Dennis Lin, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
However, any potholes or large ruts will throw everything off.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Steep hills, ruts and low-traction surfaces were easily navigable.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Meal planning ruts can plague lunchtime, too, after all.
—Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Steep hills, ruts and low-traction surfaces were easily navigable.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruts
Noun
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Proceeds go to the guest chef’s charity of choice and the two chefs break bread and get to know one another beyond their day-to-day routines.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The resources are easy to use and designed to fit into busy, changing routines, especially during moves or deployments.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Quince Italian Leather Lug Sole Loafer Their trendy lug sole puts a chunky, modern spin on the classic loafer, while the grooves provide grip and stability, even on wet or uneven surfaces.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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German luggage a popular choice A couple of players, including cornerback Trent McDuffie, traveled with Rimowa suitcases, recognized by the characteristic parallel grooves on the aluminum bags.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s finished with a generous sprinkling of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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And Destiny 2 has had some bad grinds in the past.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Ruts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruts. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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