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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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But following 45 years of head coaching, VanDerveer has been content to enjoy her life away from the day-to-day grind.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Patrons could choose from a variety of beans, decide on the grind level and specify the brewing method. 7.Jason Richmond, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Returning to school as quickly as possible, with appropriate support, and getting light exercise that doesn’t pose a head injury risk are important first steps in concussion recovery, and in line with the latest research.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Particularly for women who lose bone density during and after menopause, regular exercise is critical.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 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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The Sponsor has agreed to pay all normal operating expenses of the Trust out of the Sponsor’s management fee, which is 0.20% per annum of the Trust’s ether holdings.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Keep in mind that these layer transitions are gradual, not abrupt; the transition from normal hydrogen gas to liquid hydrogen and then to metallic hydrogen happens slowly and smoothly.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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This process was further clarified by the 2022 amendments to the Electoral Count Act, which redefined the certification of electoral votes and affirmed the vice president’s role as purely ceremonial.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Members of the party will have positions on the stage during the ceremonial weigh-in on the day prior to fight night.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Sky noted that the prince seemed more relaxed than usual at his Earthshot Prize.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This app is by no means intended to replace your usual antivirus.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 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 25 Nov. 2024.
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