routinely

adverb

rou·​tine·​ly rü-ˈtēn-lē How to pronounce routinely (audio)
ˈrü-ˌtēn-
Synonyms of routinelynext
: as a matter of regular occurrence
Airlines routinely sell tickets to more people than the plane can seat, counting on several people not to arrive.—Andrew Victor
… he routinely slept with one arm dangling off the side of his bed and his feet kicked free of the sheets.—Holly Black

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That may have contributed to their decision to acridly lil-bro Loop, the ’80s space rock band they were routinely compared to, in the press. — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026 The fundraiser event, which has been held every year since 2018, routinely brings huge numbers and a chance for big fundraising dollars. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Once players were cleared to return to practice after a long break, Dieffenbach routinely ran a route, caught a pass and threw the ball back to the start of the drill. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Companies routinely assure customers that their personal information is safe, but privacy policies and reassuring statements don’t always tell the whole story. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for routinely

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of routinely was in 1858

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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/routinely. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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