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 While the endurance did the same thing over and over, the dancers were tasked with new routines each week, from jazz to line dancing to square dancing. — Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 Students adapt over several weeks to a few months as new routines with boundaries are established. — Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 The idea of friction-maxxing can be incorporated across various daily routines and lifestyle habits, as well as our own homes. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 Be mindful of rushing, multitasking and skipping basic routines when your day becomes hectic. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 The last mile shows up when AI is technically deployed but not yet embedded into the way work actually gets done and baked into routines, decisions and team norms. — Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The facility name will remain the same and during the initial transition period, there will be no immediate changes to program hours, meals, daily routines or the curriculum. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Preschoolers Families of kids heading to preschool should focus on routines and separation readiness, according to McElhaney. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routines
  1. ruts
  2. exercises
  3. acts
  4. patterns
  5. practices
  6. habits
  7. grinds
  8. grooves
Noun
  • Wet soil is also prone to compaction from the weight of the mower, which may leave ruts in the yard.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Mow a different direction each time the lawn is cut to avoid ruts in the turf.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Definition of ruts
Noun
  • There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The carrier arrived in Hawaii on June 23, in advance of RIMPAC maritime exercises.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of exercises
Noun
  • The Knicks were actually good, breaking a 53-year-drought by winning the NBA championship and inspiring acts of passion and mania across the city.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Research has consistently found that public acts of bias can affect targeted communities' sense of belonging, psychological safety and trust in institutions.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of acts
Noun
  • Mann and his colleagues have shown an uptick in the frequency of such stuck jet stream patterns, known as planetary resonance events, in recent decades.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Therapy often focuses on breathing habits, oral resting posture, tongue and lip function, and the development of healthy patterns that can be integrated into everyday life.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 June 2026
Definition of patterns
Noun
  • Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • But even after just a few summer league practices and one summer league game, Conwell has already noticed the difference at the NBA level.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • Nearly 1 out of every 20 Americans could have reasonably expected tens of thousands of dollars in relief and shaped their spending habits accordingly.
    — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • That means the mix in your mouth today is not fixed, and habits move it in one direction or the other over time.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 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
  • Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Countless individual tread blocks, divided by wide grooves, wriggled around instead of digging in.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of grooves

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