routinely

adverb

rou·​tine·​ly rü-ˈtēn-lē How to pronounce routinely (audio)
ˈrü-ˌtēn-
Synonyms of routinelynext
: as a matter of regular occurrence
Airlines routinely sell tickets to more people than the plane can seat, counting on several people not to arrive.—Andrew Victor
… he routinely slept with one arm dangling off the side of his bed and his feet kicked free of the sheets.—Holly Black

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In Utah, a lieutenant governor does not routinely get a security detail. — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026 He is honored on the UPS website, and the company’s leaders routinely pay him reverence. — Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 While big fashion brands routinely collaborate with blue-chip artists, Kriemler has a knack for rooting out under-the-radar or on-the-cusp talents, always trusting his instincts. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 The Justice Department routinely sends election monitors to polling locations to ensure compliance with laws and that voters’ rights are protected. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for routinely

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of routinely was in 1858

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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/routinely. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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