ROUTINELY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

routinely

adverb

Definition of routinely

as in often

in a frequent or repeated manner She is often late leaving for work and routinely skips breakfast. An annual concert that routinely draws 20,000 attendees.

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Recent Examples of routinely Seattle is led by Dominique Malonga, a 6-foot-6 second-year center, who routinely dunks in pregame warmups and has made a 3-pointer in nine of the 14 games she’s played in this season. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 5 July 2026 In recent seasons, the Phillies have routinely searched for outfield reinforcements without any newcomer really seizing a long-term everyday opportunity. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 First responders routinely encounter situations that most Americans will never experience. — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 By 1790, half of the world's coffee was being grown in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, in what is today Haiti, Pendergrast says, where slaves were routinely mistreated, raped and murdered. — James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for routinely

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In colonial times, cuts or injuries often led to bacterial infections.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Stories about the Cherokee written by non-Native people in the late 1700s presented a skewed, often European-centric understanding of the tribe's culture.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Each of these plans comes with seasonal pest control that gets ahead of pest activity, but Pro and Premium treatments occur even more frequently during peak pest season.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of frequently

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None of these acts appear regularly in the US, which added to the intrigue.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Cihlar recommends beginners avoid loading up too soon, while men who are already regularly active and lift weights can typically handle a 20- or 30-pound plate from the start.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of regularly

Adverb

While teenagers have always looked to older peers for inspiration, social media has accelerated and amplified this process.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
The Boyle Heights blaze, similar to the Eaton and Palisades fires, has revealed the region’s air monitoring can’t always tell people what they’ve been exposed to in a disaster.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of always

Adverb

If a recipient’s birthdate is from the first to the 10th of the month, they are usually issued payments on the second Wednesday of the payment month, according to the SSA’s calendar.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Fortunately, finding a place to park is usually easier than finding a seat thanks to several nearby garages, although street parking can be harder to come by.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of usually

Adverb

In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
And like the photons that travel billions of light-years to reach us, new fragments are constantly falling into place.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Here's what to know about endometriosis, what causes it and how it is commonly treated.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Cyclosporiasis is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), commonly sold as Bactrim, Septra and Cotrim, taken for 10 days, according to the CDC.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of commonly

Adverb

Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026

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