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as in grind
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
part of my morning routine is drinking a cup of coffee while reading the newspaper
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
this is just a routine inspection
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as in ceremonial
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
the routine procedure for filing a complaint with the board
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as in usual
often observed or encountered
the movie is a routine thriller that has little to recommend it
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Recent Examples of routine
Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The best time to have protein and coffee depends on several factors, including your daily schedule and exercise routine.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
In the absence of anything pointing to the time before or the time to come, routine assumed a central importance in his life.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Couples will be performing dance routines that honor some of the show’s most memorable past performances.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The best time to have protein and coffee depends on several factors, including your daily schedule and exercise routine.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Make unwinding together a routine, like watching a funny show, sharing amusing stories or even browsing funny videos.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
In the absence of anything pointing to the time before or the time to come, routine assumed a central importance in his life.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routine
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The guild has existed since 2009, when a player named King Bruenor grew tired of the endgame loot grind Blizzard intended.Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Mercury in Sagittarius is activating your sixth house of rituals, health and work habits, so expect a shake-up in your daily grind!Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Be unstable: Use your entire body, and target your core, by performing exercises that engage stabilizing muscles.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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What kind of exercise is best during chilly weather?Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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That balancing act has forced Starbucks to cut back on niche menu items like the olive-oil infused Oleato drinks, focusing instead on popular staples like its Refreshers, which have gained popularity among younger customers.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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For me, the act of hunting itself is less of the draw.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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This gives you up to a $10 discount each month for two years (expires Dec. 2), where new members can receive either $5 off per month for the normal rate of the Visible plan or $10 off per month for the Visible+ plan during the first 24 months of service.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Austin cold front brings strong winds, damage With gusts reaching up to 59 mph, howling winds have mostly moved on, with conditions returning to normal in Austin ahead of anticipated winter weather next week.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Members of New Zealand’s indigenous Maori community staged what ceremonial dance to stop a vote from happening?CNN, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Work began on the inauguration platform in September as congressional leaders pounded in the first ceremonial nails into the stage.Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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The smaller sensors means less light intake, so all four lenses require night mode more than usual.Ben Sin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Another risk is getting worse sleep than usual, which affects mood, alertness, and performance the next day.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Best rut stand #5: A creek or shallow river crossing pocked with fresh tracks in brushy woods.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Milwaukee has both the talent and experience to dig out of this early rut.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Learning to live with the state of the world’s a daily practice.Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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The wine program at Mother Wolf stocks more than 400 labels, focusing on Italy’s Piedmont, Tuscany and Sardinia, with multi-generational family producers and emerging estates and an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Routine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routine. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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