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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
One example is a really old buck that barely participates in the rut.
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
Defensively, things spiraled out of control for Fuller with the offense in a rut.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Ava, a pregnant true-crime obsessive, suggested making a podcast with the killer as a way out of their marital rut.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
The sections with sticky, sloppy mud and hog ruts threatened to take the shoes right off our feet.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
Defensively, things spiraled out of control for Fuller with the offense in a rut.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Ava, a pregnant true-crime obsessive, suggested making a podcast with the killer as a way out of their marital rut.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
The sections with sticky, sloppy mud and hog ruts threatened to take the shoes right off our feet.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rut
Noun
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The TikTok ban and everyday users For everyday users, the ban could have a big impact simply because many of us use the app in our daily routine.John Brandon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Hufanga was on the field two hours before kickoff, resuming his usual pregame routine and doing so without a cast protecting his wrist.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Time to find a balance between the grind and your mental peace is crucial.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Share your signature messages and keep your feeds full without the content grind.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Time is ticking for this championship contender to find its groove.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Marvel Rivals has been out for a day or two now, and the game is finding its groove.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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