Synonyms of treadmill

treadmill

noun

ˈtred-ˌmil 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• routine
• grind
• rut
• groove
• drill
• pattern
• habit
• lockstep
• regimen
• method
• rote
• technique
• program
• practice
• housekeeping
• strategy
• procedure
• plan
• approach
• tradition
• style
• daily dozen
• tack
• custom
• fashion
• design
• scheme
• manner
• way
• policy
• trick
• convention
• wont

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of treadmill

Commenters immediately shared their thoughts on the choice, with a few pointing out that walking on a treadmill with a baby could be dangerous. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

One hour of tennis can burn from 500 to 800 calories — about the same as one hour of running on a treadmill. — Lindsay Davenport, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Inside the hotel, there’s a larger sauna, cold plunge, and a small but impressively equipped gym (complete with a Peloton, treadmill, and free weights). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

The hedonic treadmill, first described by Philip Brickman and Donald Campbell, is our tendency to return to a baseline level of happiness shortly after any positive event. — Parul Somani, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026