as in routines
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 treadmills
In militaristic sync as they pound treadmills, down protein shakes and take steroid injections in the buttocks, a gymnasium full of lavishly buff (even 24-packed, to quote a droll visual gag) gay men blankly sing the praises of the body-beautiful lifestyle to a pounding EDM beat.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
The simple gym room is equipped with an elliptical, a couple treadmills, and weight-lifting systems, all with views of a glistening tributary of the Cubango River that flows through the property.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
For travelers looking to break a sweat, there is a gym with two Pelotons, a handful of treadmills, and weights—plus a small outdoor space for yoga.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The reasoning has nothing to do with dumbbells or treadmills, though.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s also a small-but-mighty gym for those who feel inspired with treadmills, a Peloton, and weights.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Look for new and different places to walk, such as school tracks, malls, or home treadmills.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Members use Woodway 4Front treadmills, and BeaverFit benches equipped with dumbbells, slam balls and resistance bands.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
In a promotional demonstration, the founder and institute head Wang Hongtao raced the red, metallic android on treadmills.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
The simple gym room is equipped with an elliptical, a couple treadmills, and weight-lifting systems, all with views of a glistening tributary of the Cubango River that flows through the property.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
For travelers looking to break a sweat, there is a gym with two Pelotons, a handful of treadmills, and weights—plus a small outdoor space for yoga.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The reasoning has nothing to do with dumbbells or treadmills, though.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s also a small-but-mighty gym for those who feel inspired with treadmills, a Peloton, and weights.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Look for new and different places to walk, such as school tracks, malls, or home treadmills.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Members use Woodway 4Front treadmills, and BeaverFit benches equipped with dumbbells, slam balls and resistance bands.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
In a promotional demonstration, the founder and institute head Wang Hongtao raced the red, metallic android on treadmills.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmills
Noun
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Once Venus enters Leo, all of that romantic momentum moves towards your daily duties and self-care routines.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Mow a different direction each time the lawn is cut to avoid ruts in the turf.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Before the roads west of town were paved in 1936, reaching the lake meant navigating ruts, mud bogs and chugholes.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Skaters ages 6-11 showed off their nose grinds, kickflips and wall rides to an enthusiastic early crowd.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This is perfect for a small household that just needs enough grinds for one pot of coffee at a time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Treadmills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmills. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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