as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
the treadmill of the morning commute to work
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Recent Examples of treadmill
The digital youngster has every fancy treadmill and training metric modern science can provide.
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Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, ellipticals, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 July 2025
Rock climbing Austinites, ever the rebels, are ditching the treadmill and scaling new heights.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The company promotes wellness through fitness reimbursements, an onsite gym, loaner bikes, treadmill and standing desks, fitness classes, and perks like free fresh fruit and employment anniversary chair massages.
—Paul Shepherd, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, ellipticals, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 July 2025
Rock climbing Austinites, ever the rebels, are ditching the treadmill and scaling new heights.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The company promotes wellness through fitness reimbursements, an onsite gym, loaner bikes, treadmill and standing desks, fitness classes, and perks like free fresh fruit and employment anniversary chair massages.
—Paul Shepherd, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for treadmill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmill
Noun
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Experts say to keep your skincare minimal—consider safe, stripped back skincare like CeraVe and Cetaphil, and avoid adding new products into your routine without discussing with an expert.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
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
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“Treadmill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmill. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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