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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
what with one or another of our pets having problems, we've been regular visitors at the animal hospital
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as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
he's followed a regular schedule for almost 20 years: up by 5, in bed by 10
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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
thought about having a nontraditional wedding but in the end went with a regular ceremony instead
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as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
your room is a regular sty, and you need to clean it before you can go to the movies
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as in normal
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
tantrums aren't his regular behavior was just a regular guy who preferred hanging out with friends
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as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
throughout the war, the regulars were supplemented by corps of volunteers and militiamen
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as in familiar
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
the coffeehouse regulars were put out by the interlopers occupying their usual table
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Recent Examples of regular
Daisy Maldonado, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers open the regular season against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, with tickets at a premium for the two-game series that begins Tuesday in the wee hours of the morning on the East Coast.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
With four rotation regulars (Jaquez, Jovic, Ware and Wiggins) out on Wednesday, the Heat is calling on reinforcements to add depth.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
According to users, with regular use, this formula leads to less dimpled skin.
—Daisy Maldonado, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers open the regular season against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, with tickets at a premium for the two-game series that begins Tuesday in the wee hours of the morning on the East Coast.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
On the final night, one of the regulars hired a Scotsman in a kilt to play a bagpipe dirge.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
With four rotation regulars (Jaquez, Jovic, Ware and Wiggins) out on Wednesday, the Heat is calling on reinforcements to add depth.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regular
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But a report released in February found that this plan may no longer be viable due to the rate of sea level rise and frequent droughts, which reporter Jon Hurdle covered for ICN earlier this month.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Self-portrait is a frequent genre for Brainard, too, but his are of a particular kind, less memento mori and more playful remembrances—Polaroids for his friends to place in their wallets.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Thoughtful, systematic employee surveys serve as an easy first step.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Police deny involvement in those killings and reject allegations from rights groups of systematic executions and cover-ups.—
Karen Lema,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Noel Kleinman/The Oppenheim Group The formal dining room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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This could range from formal presentations to informal conversations, emails or even social media within the company, depending on your audience and the nature of your message.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On an album filled with messages of self-love and empowerment, the penultimate track found Gaga singing her first unconditional love song — a bluesy, country-rock tribute to her ex-boyfriend Lüc Carl.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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If the meaning of life is to experience true and unconditional love, then that love has to start with us.—
Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, Contributor,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Volatility — though unnerving — is normal.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Are these normal things to think at this point in a serious relationship?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Facilitating mankind’s victory has been an invention that allows flesh-and-blood soldiers to control mechanized drone bodies with half their minds while the other halves enjoy, say, margaritas on a digital beach.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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The palace appeared to be in ruins, with soldiers stepping on broken tiles.—
Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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The roaming vampire was hanging out in front of the movie theater with his human familiars, all fully armed and ready to throw down for their undead master.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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And in spite of market turbulence caused by Mr. Trump's tariff threats, some experts think stocks are likely to gain strength in the months to come, although not without periodic bouts of volatility.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other income, net, increased to $2.2 million, largely due to net periodic pension benefits.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Regular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regular. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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