as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
I've fallen into a rut, watching television and then going to bed every night
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Recent Examples of rut
But some indie studios seem wary of overpaying for movies that, while artistically stirring, lack commercial viability, particularly with the box office in a rut.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
But over the last few years, she’s fallen into a rut of overly broad performances that nonetheless seem to attract the kinds of awards voters who like to be clubbed over the head with capital-P Performing.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
Ohio State has made a point of putting its playmakers in advantageous positions and getting them the ball after being stuck in a rut against the Wolverines.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Nordstrom, however, seems to be climbing out of its rut, increasing the chances that the Nordstrom family succeeds in taking their business private next year.
—David Moin, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
But over the last few years, she’s fallen into a rut of overly broad performances that nonetheless seem to attract the kinds of awards voters who like to be clubbed over the head with capital-P Performing.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
Ohio State has made a point of putting its playmakers in advantageous positions and getting them the ball after being stuck in a rut against the Wolverines.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Nordstrom, however, seems to be climbing out of its rut, increasing the chances that the Nordstrom family succeeds in taking their business private next year.
—David Moin, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rut
Noun
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Here’s what four doctors had to say about how NAD functions in your body, and what to know before adding these supplements to your daily wellness routine.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Incorporating aloe vera juice into your morning routine is a simple but powerful change, and the benefits are undeniable, at least for me.—
Sofía Esquivel,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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She’s spared her teenage son, Jasper, from that grind.—
Matthew Schneier,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2025
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As hectic school schedules, in-office work and social events roared back to life in the years following the pandemic, Americans have found themselves, well, exhausted by the daily grind.—
Sonal Dutt,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Each 750ml bottle features a gradient of bright colors, including orange, pink, red and purple, with grooves along the body to resemble the agave plant.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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These grooves will give the seeds a foothold and decrease the likelihood of them being washed away by rain or irrigation.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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