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
Premium discretionary products like Peloton’s bikes and treadmills contend with other consumer priorities, and tighter budgets may further dampen hardware demand.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The machine is basically an eight-meter tunnel of treadmills covered in plastic leaves—about 8,000 of them all stapled on by hand, explains Athia Haron, a medical engineering research associate at the University of Manchester in England and a study co-author.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Jan. 2026
By mid-January, however, treadmills were vacant and elliptical machines were lonely again.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
The treadmills and other exercise equipment are enclosed in a pod with red-light therapy.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Sacbee.com, 14 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
Inspired by anti-gravity treadmills, this shoe attempts to replicate the sensation of reduced body weight through a maximalist sole that combines plush foam with responsive forefoot and heel Air Zoom units.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Truemed’s executives say its most popular products are its smaller-dollar fitness offerings, which include kettlebells, supplements, treadmills, and gym memberships.
—Amanda Seitz, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
What was all that walking on treadmills for, big guy?
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The machine is basically an eight-meter tunnel of treadmills covered in plastic leaves—about 8,000 of them all stapled on by hand, explains Athia Haron, a medical engineering research associate at the University of Manchester in England and a study co-author.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Jan. 2026
By mid-January, however, treadmills were vacant and elliptical machines were lonely again.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
The treadmills and other exercise equipment are enclosed in a pod with red-light therapy.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Sacbee.com, 14 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
Inspired by anti-gravity treadmills, this shoe attempts to replicate the sensation of reduced body weight through a maximalist sole that combines plush foam with responsive forefoot and heel Air Zoom units.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Truemed’s executives say its most popular products are its smaller-dollar fitness offerings, which include kettlebells, supplements, treadmills, and gym memberships.
—Amanda Seitz, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
What was all that walking on treadmills for, big guy?
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmills
Noun
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Consistent wake times, predictable light exposure, and evening routines signal the onset of shutdown.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Also, use this time at home to lean into basic wellness routines.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Edwards is the vehicle that often drives their offense and pulls them out of ruts.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Oct. 2025
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Wet grass can clog your mower, leave ruts in the soil, and raise the risk of lawn diseases.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Season with a good pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper, and cook until softened, 5–6 minutes.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Water is drawn up through the grinds via the food-grade tubing and centrifugally extracted to yield a 12-oz (355-ml) serving of cold brew coffee in five minutes.—
Shirl Leigh
January 22,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Treadmills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmills. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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