Thesaurus results for TREADMILL

treadmill

noun

ˈtred-ˌmil

Definition of treadmill

as in routine

an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity the treadmill of the morning commute to work

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Recent Examples of treadmill As of Sunday, Judge’s only activity of late has been plyometric exercises and running on the treadmill. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 Peloton aims to widen its customer base, from people looking for a more affordable, space-saving treadmill to more experienced athletes looking for personalized coaching. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 New York — Peloton is launching its cheapest treadmill yet, in the hope that running’s surging popularity will spur sales. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Instead of skipping your walk, move it indoors when needed by walking in the mall or using a treadmill. — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for treadmill

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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

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Because of those factors, and perhaps coupled with my love for the game and fervor for the assignment, the daily grind never felt like that at all.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
While voters may like to see a more unified Congress that quickly passes certain bills or agendas, the political grind that slows that process down appears to be good for the market.

— Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

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