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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Their relative peace and quiet is routinely interrupted by Gloria, Mandy’s sister, played with frazzled mania by the wonderful Brenda Blethyn.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Yankees’ imperialistic reputation has taken a hit under The Boss’ son over the years, even as Steinbrenner has routinely financed some of baseball’s highest payrolls.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
To put matters in context, films from Indonesia now routinely get selected and win prizes at major international festivals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
TikTok and ByteDance have routinely denied claims that the app poses a national security threat to the U.S., according to USA TODAY.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Yankees’ imperialistic reputation has taken a hit under The Boss’ son over the years, even as Steinbrenner has routinely financed some of baseball’s highest payrolls.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
To put matters in context, films from Indonesia now routinely get selected and win prizes at major international festivals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
TikTok and ByteDance have routinely denied claims that the app poses a national security threat to the U.S., according to USA TODAY.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ripa often shares photos of her Christmas tree each year on Instagram.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Swipe fees are often merchants’ second largest expense after labor and eventually get passed down to consumers, experts said.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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What Are the Long-Term Implications for Indonesia? Indonesia, an archipelago with 17,000 islands, frequently faces seasonal rainfall from October to March, which leads to flooding and landslides.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Swift's generosity also deserves admiration Swift’s altruism is frequently tagged as a reason for respect and admiration, even from those with a cursory interest in her.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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To keep your compensation plan relevant, review and adjust it regularly.Arnab Mishra, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the dietary changes, Mankiewicz also regularly rode the Peloton his wife gifted him.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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My one big gripe with this season has always been the location of the tribe camps, which were basically mud pits.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Celebrating Christmas without her beloved gran is always a challenge, but this year Molly’s boyfriend Juan intends to make the season bright.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Martin usually arrives at the library around 8 a.m.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Milian, a high school teacher who helps manage the only student-run radio station on SiriusXM, usually sticks to sports or offers up life advice for students.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Here’s who reimagined the character as a clever but underestimated woman Sept. 5, 2024 Bates has particularly relished the opportunity to play the double life of her character, who is constantly three steps ahead of those around her.Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Of course, should everything go well, the payoff stands to be huge for Netflix, which is constantly seeking to combat stagnation and market saturation.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Guests typically arrive by seaplane and each villa comes with a personal concierge and gourmet meals, according to the resort's website.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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It’s also credited with giving its owners the kind of significant interior volume typically only found on motoryachts, including a full-beam primary suite and a sky lounge on the upper deck.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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