as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
learned the rote for the exercise warm-up but not the reasoning behind it
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Recent Examples of rote
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Given the weird psychology that drove the antagonists in the earlier films — a crazed lady taxidermist and then a psychopathic thespian, respectively — the villains’ thirst for riches here seems a little rote, while the use of El Dorado as a device just piles cliché on top of triteness.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Scott White, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The rote repetition of delivering the same message began to bore me.
—Elissa Kelly, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
It’s meant to be a familiar dynamic but edges uncomfortably into the predictable, the rote.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Given the weird psychology that drove the antagonists in the earlier films — a crazed lady taxidermist and then a psychopathic thespian, respectively — the villains’ thirst for riches here seems a little rote, while the use of El Dorado as a device just piles cliché on top of triteness.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The traditional high school model, with its emphasis on rote memorization and standardized testing, is increasingly out of step with the demands of the 21st century.
—Scott White, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The rote repetition of delivering the same message began to bore me.
—Elissa Kelly, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rote
Noun
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The routine is as important to UCLA’s daily schedule as stretching and on-court practice.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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By pairing environmental responsibility with simplified household routines, Arm & Hammer places itself strategically ahead of market trends, delivering a product that balances practicality and eco-responsibility.—
WWD,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Several key figures - see Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Kyle Walker - are now into the twilights of their respective careers and so Guardiola’s team have been unable to play its usual style of high-energy, high-intensity soccer.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Complete these steps to grab a bonus for college basketball or make a larger bet than usual with a safety net.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Myanmar is in one of the world’s most seismically active regions, where the Eurasian and Indian plates of the Earth’s crust grind against each other.—
Sui-Lee Wee,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Tomlinson is the second comedy influencer in recent years to find the late-show grind a tough one.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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How does that conversation go when the damage is beyond the typical wear and tear?—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Everything is very primitive, but quite typical of the Russians.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gains realized on investments sold within a one-year holding period are classified as short-term capital gains, which are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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What would push an ordinary person to these extraordinary circumstances?—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Strict and unimaginative gender norms were alive and well, and Weight Watchers was for the ladies (calories, of course, have no gender.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2025
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These hotels are, at their worst, sites of literal death, and at best, gilded cages for the unimaginative.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, this Amazon tiny home includes a full bathroom, complete with a roomy shower, a standard toilet, and a sink.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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The standard edition is perfect for those looking to explore the world of multi-modal robotics without diving into secondary development.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, temperatures are expected to be five to 12 degrees below normal, Lund said.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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Madison – the episode’s host – along with Sarah Sherman and Ego Nwodim played high school students texting each other some normal teenage gossip… until Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, played by Andrew Dismukes, randomly popped into the chat to update the chain about a pending military plan.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Rote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rote. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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