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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 Each class starts with Ferrera putting on her EMS suit and warming up on the treadmill to generate body heat that allows the electrodes to function. — Diana Anos, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Someone hitting their step count entirely on a treadmill isn’t getting the same protective effect as someone splitting time across walking, strength training and a recreational sport. — Allison Palmer june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026 Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Doing a pilot was actually really refreshing, getting to cast something and see it and shoot it and learn from that instead of just immediately being on the treadmill of making eight, ten, 13 episodes. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for treadmill

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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

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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

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