treadmills

noun

plural of treadmill
as in routines
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 treadmills Some footage showed them training the dogs with treadmills, sticks and chains. — Julia Coin june 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026 The reasoning has nothing to do with dumbbells or treadmills, though. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026 There’s also a small-but-mighty gym for those who feel inspired with treadmills, a Peloton, and weights. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026 For travelers looking to break a sweat, there is a gym with two Pelotons, a handful of treadmills, and weights—plus a small outdoor space for yoga. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 One of his more serious injuries occurred when he was knocked unconscious while performing the marching band segment on treadmills. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 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 The simple gym room is equipped with an elliptical, a couple treadmills, and weight-lifting systems, all with views of a glistening tributary of the Cubango River that flows through the property. — Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 In militaristic sync as they pound treadmills, down protein shakes and take steroid injections in the buttocks, a gymnasium full of lavishly buff (even 24-packed, to quote a droll visual gag) gay men blankly sing the praises of the body-beautiful lifestyle to a pounding EDM beat. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmills
  1. routines
  2. ruts
  3. grinds
Noun
  • Preschoolers Families of kids heading to preschool should focus on routines and separation readiness, according to McElhaney.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 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
Definition of routines
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
  • 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

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