as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
the treadmill of the morning commute to work
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Recent Examples of treadmill
Go bird-watching, join a gardening group, binge watch your favorite show on the treadmill.
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Laura Baehr, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
They’re made from a buttery-soft, stretchy material that has carried me through countless Pilates classes and treadmill sessions.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The treadmill was still going at rapid speed.
—Ryan O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Reading Lázár is like running on a treadmill.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Laura Baehr, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
They’re made from a buttery-soft, stretchy material that has carried me through countless Pilates classes and treadmill sessions.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The treadmill was still going at rapid speed.
—Ryan O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Reading Lázár is like running on a treadmill.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for treadmill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmill
Noun
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Move the desk, change the routine, state the preference.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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These creators made that knowledge far more accessible, producing educational content on everything from building a washday routine and transitioning from relaxers to mastering styles like twist-outs.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The youngster was making his second appearance for his new club, against AEK Larnaca back in October, and a grind of a Conference League group game was still level.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In some ways, the grind from rookie minicamp to OTAs to training camp somewhat mirrors his own journey.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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“Treadmill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmill. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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