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rut

noun

Definition of rut

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 Following a tragic loss, Layla (Bailey) is trying to find her way out of a rut. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 June 2026 The Braves are still trying to wiggle out of a mid-season rut, and have shaved their lead in the NL East to just three games ahead of the Phillies. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 If one were to instead walk a path of optimism—noticing professional challenges but not lingering in them and not digging a rut of constant complaint—imagine where that path might lead. — James Davis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Perhaps, as that early Japanese translator suggested, all Americans are indeed created in the same rut. — Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rut

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Simplify your week with easy-to-prep meals and fresh ingredients, delivered for a price that fits into your busy, real-world routine.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
That said, the actress has a few staples in her routine that help enhance her glowy, youthful appearance.

— Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of routine

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Located near Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park allows visitors to escape the daily grind of urban life and immerse themselves in nature.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
In a country built on perpetual grind (westward expansion, the machismo of the highway), the motorcycle distills that promise to its essence.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of grind

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That said, Chicagoland has been a great track for multiple lanes of racing, and the Next Gen car loves having extra grooves to work with.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Wall Street heads into the first full week of July trading with interest rates in mind, as the summary of the Federal Reserve’s meeting last month push yields higher and throw of stocks’ groove.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 July 2026

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