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rotes

noun

plural of rote

as in routines

an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity learned the rote for the exercise warm-up but not the reasoning behind it

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Noun

Almost constant air raid alerts in the Kyiv region in recent days have severely disrupted daily routines.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Did the set include useful products that actually upgraded our skin care or makeup routines?

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of routines

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Tableside dishes are a highlight, including a seasonal classic Greek salad and mouthwatering whole branzino baked in a coffee-grinds and sea-salt crust, then expertly deboned and served to perfection.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, dill and garlic powder; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper.

— Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

Definition of grinds

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For the most part, road-running sneakers have outsoles marked by smooth, flat rubber or shallow grooves, while their trail-running counterparts flaunt lugs that can most effectively grip dirt, mud, and rocks.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
The mesh upper lets air circulate, while grooves in the sole help the shoe bend and move along with your foot instead of feeling stiff.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of grooves

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Does the recruiter assess candidate fit, or does the system flag emotional patterns that override human judgment?

— Dr. Nore Salman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The supply shortage for memory and components shows few signs of abating, signaling that gadgets may be more expensive going forward, permanently changing demand patterns and competition.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of patterns

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That means, at least for now, no robotic arms, drills, or payloads to search for evidence of past or present life.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
A day after agreeing to terms and going through individual defensive line drills during practice, Donald was not on the field Monday.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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