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
The lawsuit says San Diego Central Jail staff have routinely violated the facility’s policies by ignoring or muting intercom calls.
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Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
The department said Boston’s overpass bridge joints are inspected routinely for freeze/thaw action through the spring.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
There are frequent visits on off days and after practice, especially from Sean Monahan, who has routinely brought his kids down the street so the families can hang out.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
These textbook surveillance methods are still routinely used now.
—Brittany Friedman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2025
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Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
The department said Boston’s overpass bridge joints are inspected routinely for freeze/thaw action through the spring.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
There are frequent visits on off days and after practice, especially from Sean Monahan, who has routinely brought his kids down the street so the families can hang out.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
These textbook surveillance methods are still routinely used now.
—Brittany Friedman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routinely
Adverb
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While Taillon doesn’t want to go to the other extreme and rely on velocity, there is a balance that too often the 33-year-old couldn’t harness in 2024.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Much of the genius of that document is its often ambiguous language, letting the government adapt to a changing nation.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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The custodial staff has been laid off in some areas as well, meaning trash might not be picked up as frequently or restrooms may not be cleaned as often.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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National security officials who favor a strong U.S. commitment to Taiwan frequently cite their concern that China could commandeer high-tech assets on the island.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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But Johnson was more surprised by the intense reaction than Reynolds, who regularly comes face to face with the fans while doing stand-up.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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The company has also asked them to remain vigilant against potential phishing attacks, monitor their accounts regularly, and report suspicious activities to authorities.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Not everyone is always up for being challenged by a serious look at the history of Rastafarianism.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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The reason is to make sure the Ramcharger can always do things like tow, apparently.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The end of the world is usually dramatized as convulsive and feverish, but population loss is an apocalypse on an installment plan.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Deadline cited that the cycling portion of the Olympic Games could be stationed at the beach where the Spirit Awards are usually held.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Her mother, constantly cooking and battling stomach pain, sometimes vanishes before dawn.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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In his short life, Julian had been constantly harassed, bullied and beaten up by his classmates, his mother told The News after his death.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The question on sexuality is sensitive and about 7% of people typically decline to answer it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The capital of a country is typically its largest or most historically significant city.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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