as in often
in a frequent or repeated manner
She is often late leaving for work and routinely skips breakfast. An annual concert that routinely draws 20,000 attendees.
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Recent Examples of routinely
Formations like Bender’s Cave are routinely filled with running streams that fluctuate in depth depending on recent rainfall, flooding, and sinkhole deposits.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Candidates routinely face five to eight interview rounds, panel presentations, case studies, and personality assessments before receiving an offer.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The flight director doesn’t routinely speak to the astronauts on board.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
San Diego has identified Governor Drive as a dangerous corridor and included it in its speed management plan because traffic studies show drivers routinely exceed 35 mph.
—Ian Hembree, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Candidates routinely face five to eight interview rounds, panel presentations, case studies, and personality assessments before receiving an offer.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The flight director doesn’t routinely speak to the astronauts on board.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
San Diego has identified Governor Drive as a dangerous corridor and included it in its speed management plan because traffic studies show drivers routinely exceed 35 mph.
—Ian Hembree, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routinely
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Military police are often the only armed personnel on base, outside of shooting ranges, hunting areas or in training, where soldiers can wield their service weapons without ammunition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sound design—the particular timbre of a bass drum or a synth sweep—often defines the identity of a track.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Pickles frequently appear in comedic settings, from cartoon characters struggling with oversized jars to absurd internet memes celebrating the eccentricity of pickle enthusiasts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the immediate future, analysts point to groceries, which have to be restocked frequently and could also see price hikes as businesses’ transportation costs pile up.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Other best practices include regular pet grooming, changing HVAC filters regularly, using doormats, and washing bedding weekly.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.—
Marcia Zug,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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For guests, a table is always available without prior reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Chickpeas With Greek Salad always fit the bill.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Brent Ellison, a resident of Smithville, said all three restaurants in the strip mall were usually pretty busy and treated customers like family.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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During this stretch run, school is constantly in session for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That information will be constantly updated beginning about one minute after liftoff until Orion begins its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere about 10 days later.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In cloudy San Francisco, a beach commonly used in protests had another message for the administration.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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It’s used to treat many forms of cancer and is commonly used in pediatric cases.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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An operative would normally plan to walk alone to a hotel room to avoid being seen with an asset.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Early morning or overnight hours are normally the best options to avoid congestion.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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