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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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Jones was discussing his career, his routine and his investment philosophy in a conversation with Patrick O’Shaughnessy on the “Invest Like the Best” podcast that was released on Tuesday but recorded in February.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

What was once a routine expense, is now forcing the family to cut back elsewhere just to cope.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The department’s monthly discipline roundup shows the 10-day suspensions given to Hogg and Alcocer are in line with punishments for more routine incidents, such as one officer found to have improperly pushed a civilian.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

She has joined a quilting club, found a church community and has a dedicated exercise routine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

He wound his watch, listened in rapture to its steady ticking, and went to read his book, really more to be back in his old routine than for the sake of reading.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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