custom

[kuhs-tuhm] / ˈkʌs təm /

NOUN

habitual action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

characteristic habit practice procedure rule

STRONG

addiction consuetude fashion form grind groove habitude hang-up manner mode observance praxis precedent proprieties routine shot swim thing trick usage use way wont

WEAK

beaten path daily grind into matter of course second nature

Antonyms

WEAK

departure deviation difference divergence irregularity

NOUN

ritual, traditional action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

method policy practice rite rule style system

STRONG

attitude canon ceremony character convention conventionalism design dictates etiquette fashion form formality manner mode mold mores observance observation pattern performance praxis precedent precept routine taste type usage use way

WEAK

customariness established way folkways inheritence matter of course second nature unwritten law unwritten rule

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization heedlessness neglect thoughtlessness

WEAK

departure deviation difference divergence irregularity

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Yet some that can’t clear customs because of missing or incomplete information are returned—or destroyed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Krampus likely evolved from older, pre-Christian deities, just as Christmas absorbed solstice and midwinter customs, the author explained.

From Los Angeles Times

But it is increasingly contending with new entrants including Google and Amazon.com, and some of Nvidia’s big customers such as OpenAI and Meta Platforms are starting to design their own custom chips.

From The Wall Street Journal

Waste Management told The Times on Dec. 5 that it has a “Certificate of Approval” by Malaysia’s customs agency to export “sorted paper material.”

From Los Angeles Times

He knew it could be hours before his friend got through customs.

From Los Angeles Times

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