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
Afterward, retreat to the spa’s relaxation lounge—where a glowing copper teardrop floats above cedar banquettes—while next door, the subterranean fitness center boasts Technogym gear and treadmills—all below the waterline.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Post-pandemic, shoppers eager to get back into the world stopped buying treadmills, TVs and home goods.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Archival footage of the show depicts trainers screaming at contestants and contestants vomiting on treadmills and falling while trying to do workouts on parallel bars.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The study offers a practical blueprint for making those short breaks count—without the need for treadmills or any other specialized equipment.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Through that time, Equinox has invested in a mobile app that offers users virtual classes, and invested in more technically advanced treadmills, ellipticals, and other workout machinery.
—John Kell, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
When Queen arrived in College Park, Tarp laid out a plan of extra cardio work including treadmills and sand-dune running in addition to the usual regimen of practices and strength training.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
Traditional treadmills tend to be more expensive than elliptical machines, though there are affordable deals for both options.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Rehabilitation programs for spinal cord injuries or strokes usually have patients walk on treadmills at a steady pace while harnesses support their weight to varying degrees.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 July 2017
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Post-pandemic, shoppers eager to get back into the world stopped buying treadmills, TVs and home goods.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Archival footage of the show depicts trainers screaming at contestants and contestants vomiting on treadmills and falling while trying to do workouts on parallel bars.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The study offers a practical blueprint for making those short breaks count—without the need for treadmills or any other specialized equipment.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Through that time, Equinox has invested in a mobile app that offers users virtual classes, and invested in more technically advanced treadmills, ellipticals, and other workout machinery.
—John Kell, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
When Queen arrived in College Park, Tarp laid out a plan of extra cardio work including treadmills and sand-dune running in addition to the usual regimen of practices and strength training.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
Traditional treadmills tend to be more expensive than elliptical machines, though there are affordable deals for both options.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Rehabilitation programs for spinal cord injuries or strokes usually have patients walk on treadmills at a steady pace while harnesses support their weight to varying degrees.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmills
Noun
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The everything shower has nothing on our PEOPLE testers’ routines.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition, people may experience anxiety or depression related to summer's end and the return to school and work routines, Prism Medical Products says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, any potholes or large ruts will throw everything off.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Steep hills, ruts and low-traction surfaces were easily navigable.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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It’s finished with a generous sprinkling of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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And Destiny 2 has had some bad grinds in the past.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Quince Italian Leather Lug Sole Loafer Their trendy lug sole puts a chunky, modern spin on the classic loafer, while the grooves provide grip and stability, even on wet or uneven surfaces.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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German luggage a popular choice A couple of players, including cornerback Trent McDuffie, traveled with Rimowa suitcases, recognized by the characteristic parallel grooves on the aluminum bags.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Treadmills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmills. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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