as in grind
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
learned the rote for the exercise warm-up but not the reasoning behind it
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Recent Examples of rote
Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
The movie shifts locations and sheds its connection to the rote plot that wasn’t going anywhere.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
Artyom Keydunov, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The Elon University report further calls into question promises from tech giants that the value of AI will be in automating rote, menial tasks so that humans can spend more time on complex, creative pursuits.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Indie titles are where fans find innovative ideas when the run-of-the-mill blockbusters feel rote.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
The movie shifts locations and sheds its connection to the rote plot that wasn’t going anywhere.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
Adjective
Responding To Business Queries In addition to tackling rote tasks, agentic data professionals can help answer ad hoc requests submitted by business users.
—Artyom Keydunov, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The Elon University report further calls into question promises from tech giants that the value of AI will be in automating rote, menial tasks so that humans can spend more time on complex, creative pursuits.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rote
Noun
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After a smooth recovery, Aubergine is back to his daily routine and being closely monitored.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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All over the internet, people are recreating the couple’s snuggle-and-duck routine and even offering advice for how to react if nabbed in the same awkward position.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Elie Saab’s show, as usual, was on point, showcasing spectacular, timeless red-carpet-style gowns which were opulent and glamorous in equal measure.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For deeper repair, apply generously as an overnight scalp and hair mask, then wash and style as usual the next day.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Player Replacements for the Event The grind of the nearly every week nature of the sport right now is starting to take its toll, as a slew of players were absent from this event, some with lingering injuries and others with pre-arranged conflicts.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The grind towards its Aug. 28 opener has begun for the Bears, who start the season against Brophy Prep on a Thursday night at Phoenix Central. Liberty, which has won the past two Open titles, begins its season on the same night at home against Mesa Mountain View, the 6A runnerup last season.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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On a recent Friday morning, a group of half a dozen neighbors and business owners in Fountain Square gathered near Leonard Street, looking prepared for a typical neighborhood cleanup.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Regents selected the two most recent UT presidential appointments at University of Texas at Dallas and UTHealth Houston after a national search by a presidential search advisory committee, per the typical policy.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Our party wants to give ordinary workers a raise by raising the living wage.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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As a result, many affordable properties turn out to be comparatively ordinary in appearance and amenities.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The world of streetwear, expensive sneakers and sweatshirts is an unimaginative and dreary place.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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These answers are admittedly unimaginative, as neither of these guys were linked to the Panthers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The city has been told the Water and Wastewater Authority should have their standard operational system active at that time, Bell said.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Newsweek has contacted the White House press office for comment outside of normal business hours.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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By morning, service on the subway had resumed on a normal schedule.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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“Rote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rote. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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