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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
The recent rut put Locksley in a contemplative mood.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Golden State nearly fell into the late-game rut that has plagued them recently, but instead leaned on their defense and manufactured just enough scoring to come back against Minnesota.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Instead, we've been stuck in a rut of bullet points and dull visuals.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
November 27, 2024 Are you stuck in a negative rut with someone at work?
—Harvard Business Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Golden State nearly fell into the late-game rut that has plagued them recently, but instead leaned on their defense and manufactured just enough scoring to come back against Minnesota.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Instead, we've been stuck in a rut of bullet points and dull visuals.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
November 27, 2024 Are you stuck in a negative rut with someone at work?
—Harvard Business Review, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rut
Noun
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Exercise is not typically formal but embedded into daily routines.Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Instead, consider adding a chemical exfoliant into your routine once a week.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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Share your signature messages and keep your feeds full without the content grind.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Time to find a balance between the grind and your mental peace is crucial.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But fast forward to late December and the former Villanova star sure looks like he’s fixed his shot and found his groove.Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Everyone was dancing to the groove and singing the songs.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Rut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rut. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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