routine

Definition for routine

adjective as in habitual

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conventional, everyday, normal, ordinary, periodic, regular, unremarkable, usual

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familiar, general, plain, seasonal, standard

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accepted, accustomed, chronic, customary, methodical, quotidian, typical, wonted, workaday

noun as in habitual activity

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act, custom, cycle, drill, groove, habit, method, pace, pattern, piece, practice, procedure, program, system, technique, use

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bit, channels, formula, grind, line, order, rote, round, rut, schtick, spiel, tack, treadmill, usage, way, wont

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beaten path, daily grind, rat race

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It was a deviation from standard procedures during a routine firewall upgrade that caused the outage, Optus said after the incident.

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As rising air pollution fuels persistent coughs, they are increasingly misused for routine respiratory infections.

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So, in our hotspot areas, we will allow routine stop and search without suspicion.

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The ministry said the only violent incident happened when a Spanish citizen bit a female medical worker at Ketziot prison following a routine medical examination ahead of her deportation on Monday.

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The newest version of Sora adds sound effects and dialogue to videos, depicting Olympic gymnastic routines, scuba diving and other activities.

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