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routine

Definition for routine

adjective as in habitual

Strongest matches

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

Strong matches

familiar, general, plain, seasonal, standard

Weak matches

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

noun as in habitual activity

Strongest matches

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

Strong matches

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

Weak matches

beaten path, daily grind, rat race

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Example Sentences

A routine review found nothing amiss with their actions, and the case was all but closed and forgotten.

From Los Angeles Times

He was performing comedy routines on “The Gong Show” and with the Groundlings improv troupe to hone his comic skills.

From Salon

“Always been that type of player since high school,” Dailey said of his routine.

From Los Angeles Times

Her mentality has paid off so far, as she has scored 9.8 or above in all but three routines.

From Los Angeles Times

She knew the routine, and knew this would be a long week.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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