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
But many of those without as much financial security are just trying to get off the treadmill of credit-card debt.
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Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Early buzz for the adaptation is strong, and the online reaction to the treadmill activation has been quietly extraordinary to watch.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Walking trends have exploded across social media, from the 12-3-30 treadmill challenge to the rise of Zone 2 training.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
After pushing his group to finish a treadmill run, Harper berated Gwynn for slowing down in the final seconds.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Early buzz for the adaptation is strong, and the online reaction to the treadmill activation has been quietly extraordinary to watch.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Walking trends have exploded across social media, from the 12-3-30 treadmill challenge to the rise of Zone 2 training.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
After pushing his group to finish a treadmill run, Harper berated Gwynn for slowing down in the final seconds.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for treadmill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmill
Noun
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Rinse thoroughly before moving through your routine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The best way to keep your shower mold-free is to stick to a weekly cleaning routine that consists of wiping down the surface with cleaners and wiping the shower dry after each use.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To escape the grind of the city and re-evaluate his life, Isaiah visits his sister, Jess, and teenage niece, Aurora, in upstate New York for the holidays.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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For many attorneys, the grind of endless deadlines, paperwork, and ungrateful clients can lead to heavy disappointment.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Treadmill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmill. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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