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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
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
What's next: Theragun is looking to further tailor its routines, expand to work with other products in the company's portfolio and also incorporate real-time feedback to understand where someone might be sore and adjust treatments accordingly.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
Two bodies were discovered Monday evening in the landing gear of a JetBlue Airways plane during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline confirmed on Tuesday.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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In his mind, that meant his routine with his two large dogs could also change, at least for the day.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
What's next: Theragun is looking to further tailor its routines, expand to work with other products in the company's portfolio and also incorporate real-time feedback to understand where someone might be sore and adjust treatments accordingly.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The two people, whose identities have not been released, were discovered during a routine post-landing inspection.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
Two bodies were discovered Monday evening in the landing gear of a JetBlue Airways plane during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline confirmed on Tuesday.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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In Coppola’s film, there’s Mary-Anne (Brenda Song), who is younger but has been with Le Razzle Dazzle long enough to be jaded by the grind.Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
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Drip coffee is made with a coarse coffee grind, and the cold brew is brewed similarly but at a slightly lower temperature.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Gemini [archival audio]: Key body-weight exercises, squats, stand with feet shoulder-width apart, lower your hips as if sitting in a chair, keeping your back straight and chest up.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
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The researchers found that increased levels of aerobic exercise in the aging rats reduced the appearance of these markers, indicating a slower onset of Alzheimer's.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The lawyers also argued that the Manhattan D.A.’s Office violated Trump’s immunity privileges by using evidence of his official presidential acts during the hush money trial.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Interview Grief and Devotion on the Three-Point Line: An Interview with Hanif Abdurraqib Shereen Lee The author of There’s Always This Year on basketball, what drags him to the page, and the communal act of fasting.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recalibrate Your Normal Recalibrating your normal is crucial to avoid burnout.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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The morning low temperatures may drop below freezing as far south as Houston, New Orleans and Tallahassee, Fla., on Monday and Tuesday mornings — between 20 and 30 degrees below normal for this time of year, Taylor said.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
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The town, whose peak occupation likely occurred some 1,500 years ago, included the site of the Miami Circle National Historic Landmark, a ceremonial site at the mouth of the river, and extended along the south bank, Carr said.Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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These include a video documenting the Loewe Foundation’s support for the Ōnishi family, who have been crafting ceremonial tea kettles in Kyoto for more than 400 years, alongside works by several Loewe Craft Prize finalists.Miles Socha, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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All Billboard charts dated Jan. 25 will update on Billboard.com on Wednesday, Jan. 22, a day later than usual due to the Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday in the U.S.Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
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The shop has worked its usual magic on the mill, upping output to 625 hp and 627 ft lbs of torque.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes a change in coaching voice does the trick for a team stuck in a rut, which the Kings were during that five-game losing streak of home games.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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When stuck in a fashion rut, the easiest way to get inspired is to look at what celebrities are wearing, including their red carpet styles.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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These practices can admittedly destroy some of the oil’s naturally beneficial components, too, including antioxidants like polyphenols, and introduce very low levels of some unsupportive compounds, such as trans-fatty acids, Dr. Mozaffarian says.Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2025
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The practice is controversial as the inmates are paid little for dangerous and difficult work: $10.24 each day, with more for 24-hour shifts, according to the corrections department.Marc Sternfield, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Routine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routine. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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