Noun Grandma gets upset if we change her routine. A brisk walk is part of her morning routine. The job will be easier once you settle into a routine. the boring routine of paperwork Adjective The surgery has become a very routine operation and poses little danger. He criticized her routine absence from important meetings. The more you do it, the more routine it becomes. They hire high-school students for routine work such as filing. Data entry becomes routine very quickly. See More
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The neighbors appreciate the kindness Daniels exudes in his daily routine. Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 The Tatcha Forest Awakening Collection is now a permanent fixture in my everyday routine and is not only helping my body stay smooth and clean but also keeping my mind straight after long and stressful days. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Sep. 2022 What are the benefits of using a cuticle oil in your routine? Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 24 Aug. 2022 Use your longings, no matter how surprising, as information that identifies what's missing in your daily routine.Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Some of them have stuck with me for years—like my go-to exfoliating cloths—but none, absolutely none, have earned a permanent spot in my routine like the Urban Decay Primer Potion. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 Aug. 2022 Sort in a way that makes sense to you in your daily routine. Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 Now, it's become embedded in her daily routine and helps with her mental health. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 The line includes a facial serum, a cleanser, treatments specifically for the morning and for the nighttime, and a chemical exfoliant — products that can provide significant results in just a week of consistent use in your routine. Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 10 Aug. 2022
Adjective
But eventually interleague play became like everything else: expected, routine, its impact diluted. Jason Gay, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 No one needs another Instagrammer sharing their gym routine or itsy bitsy Blumarine ’kini. Alice Newbold, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2022 If your routine involves blow drying, Dyson’s Supersonic is acclaimed for its smoothing capabilities without overheating and burning the hair. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2022 Our coaches tailor each member’s program to the specific underlying causes of their sleep issues and their routine and lifestyle to give them a more personalized experience. Frederick Daso, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Cool off with one of our easy ice cream recipes, then mix up your frozen dessert routine with our favorite almost-ice-cream treat spin-offs, including gelato, frozen yogurt, and sorbet. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 Acting as both a root-boosting spritz and a way to add extra hold, this hydrating hairspray is a must in your curly routine. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 29 July 2022 After the two get out a giggle, Bieber continues with her routine sharing her line's Barrier Restore Cream and Peptide Lip Treatment. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 People who may have a family history of depression are also more at risk, and people who may be experiencing significant stressors in their lives that impact their ability to maintain structure, routine, good sleep, good exercise and social support. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, from Middle French, from route traveled way