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
The tines were unnaturally white and sharp, considering Waters claimed to have taken the buck during the late muzzleloader season, which occurs after the rut in Wisconsin.
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
While Soriano has been on a roll, the Angels’ hitters have been in a rut.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
The women's game has been in a rut for a long time, but that has all changed ever since the arrival of WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
As Mars and Chiron harmonize, working hard bolsters confidence, freeing you from a mental rut.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 June 2025
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
While Soriano has been on a roll, the Angels’ hitters have been in a rut.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
The women's game has been in a rut for a long time, but that has all changed ever since the arrival of WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
As Mars and Chiron harmonize, working hard bolsters confidence, freeing you from a mental rut.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rut
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Don't Buy Expensive Tween Skincare Not only will your money be wasted trying to perfect a skincare routine for tweens, but a study in Pediatrics found that elaborate skincare products can be harmful to young skin and may even spark chronic conditions like allergic dermatitis.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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The goal is that participants learn a 30-second routine but the class uses several moves similar to those used in other dance fitness classes, like Zumba, the couple said.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Player Replacements for the Event The grind of the nearly every week nature of the sport right now is starting to take its toll, as a slew of players were absent from this event, some with lingering injuries and others with pre-arranged conflicts.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The grind towards its Aug. 28 opener has begun for the Bears, who start the season against Brophy Prep on a Thursday night at Phoenix Central. Liberty, which has won the past two Open titles, begins its season on the same night at home against Mesa Mountain View, the 6A runnerup last season.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Shaky and tired from the start, Anisimova never found a groove or a wind.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Our favorite style is made of maple wood and has a handy juice groove to spare your countertop from any drippings.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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