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as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just another run-of-the-mill suburb with its shopping malls and fast-food restaurants
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
his latest offering is rather run-of-the-mill for this usually excellent novelist
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Recent Examples of run-of-the-mill
Greenland isn’t your run-of-the-mill travel destination.
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Monos Carry-on Pro This isn’t your basic, run-of-the-mill carry-on.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
And while any run-of-the-mill property can toss some garland on the reception desk, there are special places that go out of their way to make travelers’ season bright.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In particular, these Superfeet Winter Support Insoles are much more technologically advanced, supportive, and warmer than run-of-the-mill stock insoles.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Monos Carry-on Pro This isn’t your basic, run-of-the-mill carry-on.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
And while any run-of-the-mill property can toss some garland on the reception desk, there are special places that go out of their way to make travelers’ season bright.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In particular, these Superfeet Winter Support Insoles are much more technologically advanced, supportive, and warmer than run-of-the-mill stock insoles.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
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Chris Pratt stars as an ordinary LEGO guy who finds himself on an extraordinary journey in a film that’s really about the power of the imagination, distilling the creative joy of playing with LEGOs into a captivating story.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Although cases are increasing at a rapid rate, health officials have continued to state that the outbreak is not out of the ordinary and the risk of another COVID-19 pandemic remains low.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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If Campbell is willing to come back for a decent raise from the $2 million salary this season, don’t blink an eye.Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jerry Jones, being a decent actor, was not on my bingo card.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Temperatures are expected to be close to average for the time of year in the Great Plains, but lower than normal readings are anticipated for much of the Midwest, East and South up to January 16.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The sisters stunned viewers with their ability to coordinate movements and their determination to lead a normal life.Karla Renic, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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But this time will likely include more reflection than usual.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Jagriti’s birthday fell on a colder day than usual, though Bombay rarely called for more than a light sweater.Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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After finishing with a mediocre 46-36 record and the Western Conference's No. 9 seed, the Kings failed to emerge out of the play-in tournament and missed the postseason — which set them up to land in the league's draft lottery and ultimately enabled them to draft Carter.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Just this year, Day struggled against Ohio State’s rival, suffering a stunning loss to a mediocre Michigan team in the regular season finale.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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The remotes support three speed levels: Cine for slower shots, Normal for typical use, and Sport for high-speed performance.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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But, according to Justin Mankin, a climate scientist at Dartmouth College, rising global temperatures are now detectable in various extreme weather events and many more typical weather patterns.Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Streaming service price hikes have become frustratingly common over the past few years, with Max, Paramount Plus, and Peacock all raising their prices in 2024, while Amazon Prime Video introduced ads.Emma Roth, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Credit reporting, a threat that has been used by medical providers and debt collectors to convince patients to pay their bills, is the most common collection tactic used by hospitals, according to an analysis from KFF Health News.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Run-of-the-mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mill. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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