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as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her morning ritual is to enjoy a bracing cup of coffee while reading the newspaper
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as in ceremony
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
a ritual that the ancient peoples of that country believed would bring rain
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as in ceremonial
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Recent Examples of ritual
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
They were likely used in rituals because of their location on top of the pyramid, researchers said, but what kind of rituals is unknown.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025
And then that worked its way into my performer ritual superstition.
—Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Here is what may be next for Israel and Gaza Winter storm to dump more snow across US on Friday; warnings abound
Student died during off-campus fraternity event
Wilson had been participating in a ritual with members of Omega Psi Phi at North Sherwood Forest Community Park, according to WVUE-TV.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
They were likely used in rituals because of their location on top of the pyramid, researchers said, but what kind of rituals is unknown.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
An extremely potent hallucinogen, ayahuasca was originally consumed by Indigenous South Americans for ritual purposes.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025
And then that worked its way into my performer ritual superstition.
—Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritual
Noun
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Incorporating small, intentional health habits into daily routines can yield significant physical and emotional benefits.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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Parents play a vital role in shaping their children’s sleep habits, which can significantly influence their mental health.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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Jeannie Mai and Jeezy got married in March 2021 in an intimate ceremony.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The ceremony, which was supported by a $1 million donation from Amazon, was streamed live on Prime Video.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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The feud escalated further with Ricochet stealing Strickland's ceremonial robe.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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From a moon bridge and ceremonial teahouse at the Japanese garden, to the largest outdoor collection of mature cacti and succulents in the world at the desert garden, you’ll be spoilt for choice.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: The Trump administration's targeting of DEI practices comes after the Supreme Court in 2023 overturned affirmative action in college admissions.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Third, workplaces will need to address the issue of automating routine cognitive tasks which inadvertently erode the everyday practice opportunities that develop critical thinking skills.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The congregation had stabilized after years of shrinking, boosted by the growing appeal of Orthodoxy’s religiously conservative rites and beliefs, and by the establishment of a religious outreach mission targeting the surrounding Hispanic community.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Corn is not only a staple food, but also a precious element in pre-Columbian rites that endures today.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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To that liturgical point, the headgear is a magnificent melange of an Uzbek Karakul cap, an Eastern Orthodox bishop’s flat-topped mitre, and some ancient Persian polo headgear.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Mardi Gras is truly a global phenomenon and every celebration is different, even if they are all tied to the liturgical calendar and the same principal of wild revelry.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
23 Jan. 2025
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This chip also drives many of the phone's artificial intelligence features, and allows the Pixel 9a to take advantage of all the same AI camera tricks introduced on the Pixel 9 smartphones in 2024.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
19 Mar. 2025
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This cat's trick shouldn't be too much of a surprise as many videos of felines opening doors have flooded social media in recent years.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Issues over Western arms supplies, international observance of Russian occupied lands, Ukraine’s future security, Ukrainian troops in Kursk and Russia’s continued aerial campaigns over civilian populations all remain major issues that need to be negotiated.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Each year, themes focusing on specific issues related to women's rights help to direct advocacy and action, making each observance of IWD a potent tool for societal change.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Ritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritual. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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