as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
the treadmill of the morning commute to work
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Other founders have seen the perils of the old start-up playbook, which kept companies on a fund-raising treadmill where hiring more people created more costs that went beyond just their salaries.
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Erin Griffith, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Treats, praise, or toys can help encourage voluntary participation rather than forcing the cat onto the treadmill.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Using a treadmill typically requires you to buy one or join a gym.
—Mallory Christopherson, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Officers found gear linked to dog fighting on Burrell’s property, including a live chicken that was used to tempt the dogs, a dog treadmill and a breeding stand.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Erin Griffith, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Treats, praise, or toys can help encourage voluntary participation rather than forcing the cat onto the treadmill.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Using a treadmill typically requires you to buy one or join a gym.
—Mallory Christopherson, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Officers found gear linked to dog fighting on Burrell’s property, including a live chicken that was used to tempt the dogs, a dog treadmill and a breeding stand.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for treadmill
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“Treadmill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmill. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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