Thesaurus results for CUSTOMS

customs

noun

plural of custom

as in rituals

a usual manner of behaving or doing it is my custom to have half a bagel and coffee for breakfast

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as in traditions

an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing the custom around here is that the bride's family pays for the wedding

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Recent Examples of customs Legendary photographer Arthur Edwards was waiting to snap a photo as Jerry exited customs. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Supporting evidence can include customer licenses or confirmations, sales records, customs declarations and shipping documentation. — Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The Department of Homeland Security and ICE, the immigration and customs agency, have borrowed from video games in their recruitment posters and social-media campaigns. — Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 This new technology is primarily aimed at large organizations such as customs agencies, alcohol producers and distributors, and food safety authorities. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026 By August 2025, as many as 327,000 trucks carrying over seven million tons of cargo crossed into Syria, according to estimates by Syria’s customs agency. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026 Higgins encourages guests to stay mindful during excursions, engage respectfully with local communities, and embrace the customs and traditions that make each destination unique. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 The demonstrations were sparked by revelations of a widespread customs fraud scheme and ultimately led to the resignation of Pres. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 Why Vaccines Rates Are Still in Decline A county’s or state’s total vaccination rates may reflect a combination of state and local laws, community customs, individual beliefs—and the influence of antivaccine rhetoric. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026

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Noun

This goes beyond just topical products to include massage tools, wellness rituals and detoxifying treatments.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rituals

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Ravens famously accompany Odin in Norse mythology, while ravens and crows play important—and varied—roles in the traditions of many Indigenous peoples across North America.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Ceremony and traditions From its inception to 2019, the Ig Nobel Prize ceremony was held in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of traditions

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The new rules mandated that referees stop play for a ten-minute hydration break that allows players to drink fluids, change clothes, or shower in their locker room.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Local authorities say rules have been set by US authorities barring personnel from visiting cannabis dispensaries and taking part in watersports including jet skiing and parasailing.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of rules

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Summary Many companies face talent shortages, yet their own hiring practices often limit the available pool.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The Star-Telegram was present for all 15 training camp practices and three preseason games to take in every position battle and roster nuance.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of practices

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Call it Comer 2035, a vision separate from the system’s broader Elevate 2035 plan that would articulate Comer’s pediatric-specific values and commitments.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Two common ones include beliefs about whether someone will listen and share information and whether someone shares your values.

— John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026