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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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Recent Examples of routines
Sustainability And Comfort Trends Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association, anticipates significant advances in climate control by the technology learning our preferences and daily routines over time.
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Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Pausing as a Leadership Practice Leaders can incorporate pauses into their routines to unlock their full potential.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Beyond the emotional capital, the routines, memories and habits intertwined with the relationship become deeply embedded in daily life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While consumers have opted for multi-step routines for their faces for years, other areas of the body are now getting the same treatment, particularly scalp and body.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Finding the humor in frustrating situations, reframing negative outcomes and establishing positive new routines are good examples.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Their country and music performances were also blended with politically incorrect comedy routines.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
With trends like the everything shower and head spas and products like body serum and scalp scrub gaining prominence this year, 2025 will likely welcome new products, treatments and routines, building upon the skinification trend.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Multi-step routines will be dethroned by simplicity and multitasking products.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Pausing as a Leadership Practice Leaders can incorporate pauses into their routines to unlock their full potential.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Beyond the emotional capital, the routines, memories and habits intertwined with the relationship become deeply embedded in daily life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While consumers have opted for multi-step routines for their faces for years, other areas of the body are now getting the same treatment, particularly scalp and body.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Finding the humor in frustrating situations, reframing negative outcomes and establishing positive new routines are good examples.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Their country and music performances were also blended with politically incorrect comedy routines.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
With trends like the everything shower and head spas and products like body serum and scalp scrub gaining prominence this year, 2025 will likely welcome new products, treatments and routines, building upon the skinification trend.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Multi-step routines will be dethroned by simplicity and multitasking products.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routines
Noun
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While most restrictions have been lifted, some changes, such as virtual muster drills on cruise ships and increased touchless technology at airports, are here to stay.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Cruise lines developed virtual muster drills to accommodate social distancing, and most have retained that format, according to Adam Duckworth, president and founder of Travelmation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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The team suggest that any future research done will need to refine the methods used for identifying teeth that have undergone minimal uranium exchange, and for distinguishing primary seawater signals from diagenetic influences.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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These methods can be tricky to digest, however—especially since some of their names come from Latin and legalese can be difficult to understand.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Interesting techniques were also employed, such as massaging while stretching and providing reflexology on the feet.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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