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routine

[roo-teen] / ruˈtin /
ADJECTIVE
habitual
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conventional everyday normal ordinary periodic regular unremarkable usual
STRONG
familiar general plain seasonal standard
WEAK
accepted accustomed chronic customary methodical quotidian typical wonted workaday
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abnormal different eccentric extraordinary irregular special strange uncommon unconventional unusual variable
WEAK
breaking original untraditional
NOUN
habitual activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
act custom cycle drill groove habit method pace pattern piece practice procedure program system technique use
STRONG
bit channels formula grind line order rote round rut schtick spiel tack treadmill usage way wont
WEAK
beaten path daily grind rat race
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disorder disorganization
WEAK
break excitement unusual

Example Sentences

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Planned operations and appointments are postponed, although NHS England says 95% of routine treatment does continue on strike days.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The rest of my wellness routine really evolves around some regular appointments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

My morning routine is to get up, eat a good breakfast before I quickly head out to train.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Simultaneously, Platner has emerged as a routine talking head on the broader liberal podcast circuit.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Then I started the old swinging routine, back and forth, swinging a little higher each time until I reached the tabletop.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

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