as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
I've fallen into a rut, watching television and then going to bed every night
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Recent Examples of rut
So, for anyone who feels stuck in a rut with their going-out looks, take a cue from Olivia Rodrigo and consider pairing a colorful top with statement pants and a low heel.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 June 2025
The tines were unnaturally white and sharp, considering Waters claimed to have taken the buck during the late muzzleloader season, which occurs after the rut in Wisconsin.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
While Soriano has been on a roll, the Angels’ hitters have been in a rut.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
The women's game has been in a rut for a long time, but that has all changed ever since the arrival of WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 June 2025
The tines were unnaturally white and sharp, considering Waters claimed to have taken the buck during the late muzzleloader season, which occurs after the rut in Wisconsin.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2025
While Soriano has been on a roll, the Angels’ hitters have been in a rut.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
The women's game has been in a rut for a long time, but that has all changed ever since the arrival of WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rut
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
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
Noun
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This 89 percent-off indoor doormat has clever grooves to catch dirt and debris but is still soft underfoot, while this four-person outdoor dining set is made of rot- and mold-resistant acacia wood that will last for years.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Astronomers predict that when this happens, these infant worlds sweep up material to build their own masses, creating intricate structures like rings and channels similar to the grooves in a record, and spirals resembling the spiral arms of the Milky Way.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 July 2025
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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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