routines

noun

plural of routine
1
as in ruts
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity part of my morning routine is drinking a cup of coffee while reading the newspaper

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2
as in exercises
something done over and over in order to develop skill a weapons training routine

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3
as in acts
a performance regularly presented by an individual or group did a tired routine that's been around since the days of vaudeville

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Recent Examples of routines Banana Ball combines baseball with dance routines, trick plays and fan interaction. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Aaron Button is a programmable shortcut system made up of three buttons built into Pitaka’s Edge smartphone case that can be used to trigger smart home routines, activate AI tools, control connected devices, and more. — Time Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 For Brady, this new protocol stems from his own wellness journey—and giving people the chance to incorporate it into their own routines. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Read on for the products, routines, style staples, and parenting philosophies getting her through this season of motherhood. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2026 Prioritize a design that is tailored around your lifestyle and supports everyday routines. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026 If several initiatives require people to learn new systems, adjust roles, rethink priorities and build new routines simultaneously, the combined cognitive burden may be much greater than leaders anticipate. — Shahrzad Jalali, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Known for risque stand-up routines and battles with drugs and alcohol, Brand rose to prominence in the early 2000s, hosting television programs and his own BBC radio show. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Many executives, such as the CEOs of Starbucks and Chipotle for example, tout early-morning work routines as a key to their success. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routines
  1. ruts
  2. exercises
  3. acts
  4. patterns
  5. practices
  6. habits
  7. grinds
  8. grooves
Noun
  • Visitors who look closely can still see wagon ruts left by thousands of wagons that carried people and trade goods.
    — Michelle Griego, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Fill ruts, depressions, and holes with topsoil and either turf or plants.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of ruts
Noun
  • That meant a lot of exercises that required holding a position for long periods of time.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For many nations, such exercises speak to cooperation and readiness.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of exercises
Noun
  • The three-part series takes audiences through the life of Harry Houdini, from his childhood through some of his most elusive acts as an illusionist during the early 20th century.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Allegations went beyond the workplace Police said Carroll was caught on surveillance video and had also filmed himself committing the acts, then posted the videos online.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of acts
Noun
  • The new plans also include more changes to the project's lighting and traffic patterns.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Prediction extends beyond the cerebral cortex The researchers used machine learning to determine whether brain activity patterns could distinguish between visual and tactile experiences.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of patterns
Noun
  • The approach applies manufacturing practices to research and development, allowing engineers and machinists to modify components and processes quickly as designs evolve.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Tully Tube has already been adopted by 37 health systems, pharmacies, and veterinary practices, including Penn Medicine, Michigan’s Karmanos Cancer Institute, and Georgia’s Wellstar Health System.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • Adding an item to the platform has been designed to fit existing digital habits.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of pulling back altogether, consumers are changing their shopping habits by trading down to lower-price brands and stores, shopping earlier and relying more on credit cards and buy now pay later plans, Eshelman said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of habits
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The production is a rattling junk drawer of circuit-bent thrift-store keyboards, dusty drum machines, and unintuitive loops, and KTO combines them into head-scratching, shouldn’t-work grooves.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But one of the most striking features of Libertad is that even its most intense tracks feature catchy melodies and irresistible grooves.
    — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of grooves

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“Routines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routines. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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