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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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Recent Examples of routines
Include balance, aerobic, and muscle-strengthening exercises in weekly routines.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Create routines that simplify your day.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Ferriss interviews top performers from various fields, uncovering their routines, habits and philosophies.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Fitness-lovers will welcome these sophisticated additions to their workout routines.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
This could involve coordinating contractors, handling insurance claims, and managing temporary accommodations while maintaining normal routines and your already existing responsibilities.
—Womensmedia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Some owners are now extending their personal care routines to their pets.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, 47, has partnered with the brand for the launch of its new Ultimate Miracle Worker Face & Neck Cream to address fears people have about incorporating retinol into their routines.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Love planet Venus will meet with Saturn in your career sector shortly after, impacting your daily routines and sense of authority as you’re called to strike a balance between hard work and maintaining healthy boundaries in the workplace.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Create routines that simplify your day.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Ferriss interviews top performers from various fields, uncovering their routines, habits and philosophies.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Fitness-lovers will welcome these sophisticated additions to their workout routines.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
This could involve coordinating contractors, handling insurance claims, and managing temporary accommodations while maintaining normal routines and your already existing responsibilities.
—Womensmedia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Some owners are now extending their personal care routines to their pets.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, 47, has partnered with the brand for the launch of its new Ultimate Miracle Worker Face & Neck Cream to address fears people have about incorporating retinol into their routines.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Love planet Venus will meet with Saturn in your career sector shortly after, impacting your daily routines and sense of authority as you’re called to strike a balance between hard work and maintaining healthy boundaries in the workplace.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routines
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The first baseman did not speak with reporters Thursday or participate in any of the team’s pre-scrimmage drills on the field.Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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There was his switch to shortstop late in spring training, a drastic defensive move that led Betts to spend hours taking grounders in pregame drills on an almost daily basis.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Human Factor As technology continues to evolve, so must businesses' methods of safeguarding data.Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The bark is removed from the tree in summer using traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jardin was particularly focused on techniques that could increase the movie’s sense of anxiety and unease.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Therefore, using multiple algorithms or techniques to cross-validate explanations is a more comprehensive approach to ensure stability in understanding the model’s behavior.Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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