as in often
in a frequent or repeated manner
She is often late leaving for work and routinely skips breakfast. An annual concert that routinely draws 20,000 attendees.
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Recent Examples of routinely
In Munich, demobilized soldiers, right-wing paramilitaries, and Communist militants fought in the streets, while leaders of the new Weimar Republic were routinely assassinated.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
In Wisconsin, specifically, local clerks routinely deactivate the voter registration of deceased people using state Department of Health records, funeral home reports and obituaries, Vetterkind said.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Grahn has been particularly outspoken during the election and routinely uses her X account to show her support for Harris.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Wrestling would pummel the others, but since Michigan conducts a state championship for girls, the sport isn't tallied even though girls routinely compete on boys' teams.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
In Wisconsin, specifically, local clerks routinely deactivate the voter registration of deceased people using state Department of Health records, funeral home reports and obituaries, Vetterkind said.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Grahn has been particularly outspoken during the election and routinely uses her X account to show her support for Harris.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Wrestling would pummel the others, but since Michigan conducts a state championship for girls, the sport isn't tallied even though girls routinely compete on boys' teams.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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Musk hyped up Dogecoin, a meme cryptocurrency often associated with the tech billionaire, on X in the hours surrounding Trump's statement.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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What Is The Sandwich Generation? Historically, the term sandwich generation has applied to children (often female) who are caring for both their aging parent(s) and their children simultaneously, as if caring for an elderly parent or raising a child isn’t stressful enough.David Rae, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rubio frequently campaigned for Trump and was said to be in the running to be his vice presidential pick.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Sure, there are other precautions that can help protect you from flu viruses—frequently washing your hands and masking up, to name a few—but the flu shot is one tool that should definitely be at the top of your list.Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
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Experienced traders might regularly bet at these moments, knowing that the team's fundamental strength remains unchanged over the long run.Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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While Hammond is personally a fan of Kari Gran Lip Whip (regularly $25), this more affordable option from Covergirl is just $5 and has nearly 6,000 five-star ratings.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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MacKinnon is the league’s best player, a hockey robot, who has always been more concerned about winning than feelings.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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There’s just always a way to get around gatekeepers.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Interestingly, apart from the college meets, which are usually held in a 25-yard pool, the swimmer is also set to showcase her skills at the 2024 World Short Course championships, which are held in a 25-meter pool.Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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However, this does usually result in a higher premium. Safety Precautions For Dryer Use There are more safety precautions to be done than cleaning out your lint trap.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Cato and his band were onstage almost constantly, backing the performances and ensuring maximum good vibes.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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While navigating life, he’s constantly reminded of the lessons his late father instilled in him.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Barbecue side dishes are typically filled with loads of fat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Homeowners affected by the explosion will typically file claims under their homeowner’s insurance policies.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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