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
Outdoor gym at Il San Pietro Running on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike goes from dreary to dreamy when you’re surrounded by lemon trees and overlooking the scintillating Amalfi Coast.
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Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Some of the new services offered in South County include electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, ambulatory monitoring patches that track heart rhythm and treadmill stress tests.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
For those looking to stay active on vacation, the on-site fitness center is home to Technogym equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Plus, the treadmill’s deck is designed with extra cushioning to help absorb shock.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
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Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Some of the new services offered in South County include electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, ambulatory monitoring patches that track heart rhythm and treadmill stress tests.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
For those looking to stay active on vacation, the on-site fitness center is home to Technogym equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Plus, the treadmill’s deck is designed with extra cushioning to help absorb shock.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmill
Noun
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Wellness clinics are increasingly emerging across the globe to help institute better sleep routines and methods for patients.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Pottery Barn Cozy Retreat Robe A soft robe is one of those gifts that makes everyday routines feel a little more indulgent.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The minor-league grind, the bus rides, bouncing from town to town, the stories and memories will last a lifetime.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Mallory Holt discovered the grind for her burger at Red Hook Tavern in Brooklyn, dove deep on Reddit to find the grind, and now serves it at her restaurant.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Treadmill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmill. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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