as in routine
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
Beata M. Jones, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In other words, whatever else generative AI is good for—streamlining rote tasks, discovering new drugs, supplanting human art, attracting hundreds of billions of dollars in investments—the technology has made violating children much easier.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
Songyee Yoon, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Instead, they’re left with a rote, 17-track retread of his last two albums.
—Gary Suarez, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Traditional tests that require rote memorization fall short in evaluating AI-era skills.
—Beata M. Jones, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In other words, whatever else generative AI is good for—streamlining rote tasks, discovering new drugs, supplanting human art, attracting hundreds of billions of dollars in investments—the technology has made violating children much easier.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Our outcomes demonstrate the potential of alternative educational spaces that prioritize creative learning over rote fact memorization.
—Songyee Yoon, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Instead, they’re left with a rote, 17-track retread of his last two albums.
—Gary Suarez, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
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One step in her normal daily routine was eating oatmeal, according to Dr. Mike Sevilla, a family physician at Salem Family Care in Salem, Ohio.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Alternatively, just incorporating morning stretches into your routine will work wonders.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Across from them in their usual stalls stood the eight neighing horses.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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What is clear is that many areas of the central and eastern U.S. are experiencing a colder than usual January, Taylor said.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
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In Coppola’s film, there’s Mary-Anne (Brenda Song), who is younger but has been with Le Razzle Dazzle long enough to be jaded by the grind.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2025
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Drip coffee is made with a coarse coffee grind, and the cold brew is brewed similarly but at a slightly lower temperature.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On a typical day, when relaxing, Elizabeth can sit at her chabudai (a low Japanese tea table), look out her circle window and enjoy the seasons.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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This is especially true for the younger cohorts, but even older kids can struggle with restaurant behavior—all of which is typical and understandable.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors For anyone seeking a sophisticated escape from the ordinary, Las Vegas is about to offer a new level of daytime luxury.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Cooperative dinners and restaurant excursions have taken over ordinary socializing, to the exclusion of just-for-fun parties.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Such an unimaginative and bland group of coaches and programs.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The book will therefore appear January 14 (following a leak that rocked the publishing world), scarcely a month after Francis’s 88th birthday, under the appropriate if slightly unimaginative title Hope.—
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airmail.news,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The driver of the Ford F-250 remained on scene and was cooperative throughout the investigation, including completing standard field sobriety tests, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Gem State imposes its standard sales tax on groceries of 6%.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2025
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According to the weather services, temperatures were also expected to drop five to 10 degrees below normal for the remainder of the week, with Friday predicted to be the coldest.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Recalibrate Your Normal Recalibrating your normal is crucial to avoid burnout.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Rote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rote. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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