as in often
in a frequent or repeated manner
She is often late leaving for work and routinely skips breakfast. An annual concert that routinely draws 20,000 attendees.
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Recent Examples of routinely
Trump wants $1 billion for private Mars exploration Musk could also have some assistance from the White House, as President Trump has routinely voiced his support for SpaceX's Martian ambitions.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 June 2025
For years, Bitdefender has scored poorly in this test, rescued by its routinely stellar lab scores.
—PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
Clowney routinely wreaked havoc for three seasons en route to becoming the top pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 2 June 2025
While console makers routinely ban players and consoles from online play and services, remotely bricking a game console's offline capabilities for EULA violations seems exceedingly rare in practice.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 June 2025
For years, Bitdefender has scored poorly in this test, rescued by its routinely stellar lab scores.
—PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
Clowney routinely wreaked havoc for three seasons en route to becoming the top pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 2 June 2025
While console makers routinely ban players and consoles from online play and services, remotely bricking a game console's offline capabilities for EULA violations seems exceedingly rare in practice.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routinely
Adverb
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Williams will often tell her stories of those two storms to warn Central Florida residents — even those who have lived in the region for decades — that a hurricane’s rains are just as dangerous as its winds.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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While executives often attend online events, actors tend to network through in-person classes and on-set experiences.—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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To prevent mold and bacteria from forming, wash them more frequently and store fresh towels in a non-humid space such as a linen closet.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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An alligator that has been frequently hand-fed will often lunge at an outstretched hand.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Holcombe recommends regularly wearing compression socks on long-hauls.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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As Winant’s installation captured repeatedly, the entire endeavor, which for our species occurs more than 350,000 times per day, involves prolonged periods of waiting and regularly oscillates from the routine to the extreme and back again.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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My house never looks like that and my stomach certainly isn’t that flat and why do recipes always take 20 minutes longer than described?—
Audrey Ingram,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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No matter how firm our beauty boundaries may be, a product will always come around and test them.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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But others, usually in more politically sensitive fields, flagged employee welfare concerns.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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In comparison, an NHL combine performance does not usually influence when a player is selected.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Her sartorial formula of bold animal prints, striking patterns and maximalist faux-fur coats conveys her constantly active problem-solving and abstract-thinking skills.—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Erling Haaland has been typically effective and Omar Marmoush a breath of fresh air.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Related Stories Royal Bows and Curtsies: How the Royal Family Greets Each Other by Rank Kate Middleton Wears First Tiara as Princess of Wales at State Banquet Procession Protocol At weddings in Britain, the bride typically walks in first, followed by her bridesmaids.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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