rut

noun

Definition of rutnext
as in routine
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 With the rut approaching, these bucks are using his yard to do some sparring. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Talk about a way to shock yourself (and anyone near your workspace) out of a productivity rut. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 After making six consecutive playoff appearances from 2017-22, the Exporters suddenly fell into a rut. — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026 In Yellowstone, elk are bugling during the rut, while bison, moose, and bears are busy ahead of winter. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rut
  1. routine
  2. grind
  3. groove
Noun
  • The new concealer and neutralizer make up a new two-step routine.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Patients complete an online survey covering their skin concerns, history, current routine and goals, which is reviewed by a clinician licensed in their state.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of routine
Noun
  • Coach Kirby Smart cited his old standby, the grind of the SEC schedule.
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Rub all over with 2 tablespoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a good grind of pepper.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of grind
Noun
  • Aledo builds momentum, downs Arlington Aledo’s offense has found a groove.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of groove

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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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