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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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Passing helicopters have reportedly diverted from routine routes to take a closer look, while guests often arrive with little idea of what awaits them.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The researchers suggest that routine checks for loneliness could become part of cognitive health assessments for older adults.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 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

Few countries, he said, systematically track which species are being traded across their borders, and even fewer conduct routine pathogen screening in those animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

He laughed at his own joke, then began his cleaning routine, talking to me as he swept and dusted.

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

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