as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
the treadmill of the morning commute to work
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Recent Examples of treadmill
Rebuilding strength in his leg muscles required regular gym exercises with lead rehab physio Richard Clark, including walking on an anti-gravity treadmill, deadlifts, box jumps, split squats with weights, balancing drills and running on a small trampoline.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2026
There’s a compact fitness room outfitted with a Peloton bike, treadmill, and free weights, and guests also have access to the nearby pool at the Mosaic Hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Her morning routine also includes drinking water, making her bed, having a cup of black coffee and fitting in the aforementioned workout, whether that be the treadmill, yoga or a quick swim in her apartment’s swimming pool.
—Cristina Velocci, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
Go bird-watching, join a gardening group, binge watch your favorite show on the treadmill.
—Laura Baehr, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2026
There’s a compact fitness room outfitted with a Peloton bike, treadmill, and free weights, and guests also have access to the nearby pool at the Mosaic Hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Her morning routine also includes drinking water, making her bed, having a cup of black coffee and fitting in the aforementioned workout, whether that be the treadmill, yoga or a quick swim in her apartment’s swimming pool.
—Cristina Velocci, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
Go bird-watching, join a gardening group, binge watch your favorite show on the treadmill.
—Laura Baehr, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmill
Noun
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Plus, check out the rest of her hair primping routine and some more on-sale options to shop during the retailer's Big Spring Sale below.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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In this case, the leaves will usually return to normal and the plant will recover once a good watering routine is established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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There’s a certain predictability to the plots in a Taylor Sheridan production — a kind of slow, relentless grind from crisis to crisis, punctuated by occasional eruptions of violence.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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But that doesn’t change the fact that both players were essential in their own ways to Denver’s survival of the 82-game grind.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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“Treadmill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmill. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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