rut

[ruht] / rʌt /

NOUN

groove, indentation

Synonyms

STRONG

furrow gouge hollow pothole rabbet score track trench trough

Antonyms

WEAK

break closing difference

NOUN

routine of daily life

Synonyms

STRONG

circle circuit course custom grind groove habit humdrum pace pattern performance practice procedure rote round system treadmill usage wont

WEAK

daily grind dead end

Antonyms

STRONG

disorder disorganization

WEAK

break closing difference

Example Sentences

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But Maria said the government's efforts to pull Russia out of its demographic rut were "pathetic".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"I do genuinely believe if it weren't for that nursery who would still be in that rut we were in," said Kimberly.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

One of the easiest ways to break out of a rut is exploring opportunities where you already are.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Nationally, the housing market is stuck in a deep rut.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

On either side of the rut were a series of ledges.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar