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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
what with one or another of our pets having problems, we've been regular visitors at the animal hospital
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as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
he's followed a regular schedule for almost 20 years: up by 5, in bed by 10
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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
thought about having a nontraditional wedding but in the end went with a regular ceremony instead
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as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
your room is a regular sty, and you need to clean it before you can go to the movies
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as in normal
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
tantrums aren't his regular behavior was just a regular guy who preferred hanging out with friends
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as in soldier
a person engaged in military service
throughout the war, the regulars were supplemented by corps of volunteers and militiamen
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as in familiar
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
the coffeehouse regulars were put out by the interlopers occupying their usual table
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Recent Examples of regular
Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Typically, mop heads last about three months with regular use, and some manufacturers recommend replacing them every three months as well.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Some of the classic CBGB hardcore regulars will also be on hand, including Gorilla Biscuits, Murphy’s Law and the Cro-Mags, as well as some noisy newbies such as the Linda Lindas, Lambrini Girls, Destroy Boys, Angel Du$t, Scowl, Pinkshift, Teen Mortgage, YHWN Nailgun, Soul Glo and Lip Critic.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
The Cowboys open the regular season against NFC East rival and defending Super Bowl champs Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Typically, mop heads last about three months with regular use, and some manufacturers recommend replacing them every three months as well.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Noun
As Deadline reported exclusively earlier this month, recent SVU cast additions Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano also are leaving as series regulars after one and three seasons, respectively.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Some of the classic CBGB hardcore regulars will also be on hand, including Gorilla Biscuits, Murphy’s Law and the Cro-Mags, as well as some noisy newbies such as the Linda Lindas, Lambrini Girls, Destroy Boys, Angel Du$t, Scowl, Pinkshift, Teen Mortgage, YHWN Nailgun, Soul Glo and Lip Critic.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regular
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As for Kennedy, the deal with JetBlue includes reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and, starting as early as 2027, United gets access to slots for up to seven daily round-trip flights a day.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The rule would kick in at the end of 2026 and other rules would involve frequent eligibility checks, every six months instead of annually, as well as verification of residency and legal immigration status.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The white minority in South Africa established and perpetuated a culture of apartheid in South Africa for over 40 years until the early 1990s, resulting in systematic oppression, political domination, segregation and discrimination against the predominantly Black population.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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Still, rigorous use of reason, systematic data collection and existing science gave us an approach that helped families at a difficult time.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Robinhood submitted a formal 42-page proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting the creation of a federal regulatory framework for the issuance and trading of tokenized RWAs.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Ramsay is a filmmaker of undeniable formal wizardry and a fearless explorer of psychological rupture.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Both Merz and Zelensky criticized the Kremlin’s effective rejection of an unconditional ceasefire proposed by the U.S., which Kyiv accepted.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Ukraine has agreed to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, proposed by the U.S., but Putin rejected it.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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In the months since Trump was reelected and returned to the White House, American doctors have shown skyrocketing interest in becoming licensed in Canada, where dozens more than normal have already been cleared to practice, according to Canadian licensing officials and recruiting businesses.—
Brett Kelman,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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In a revealing interview on Insight With Chris Van Vliet, Omos detailed his journey from assuming his rapid growth was normal to facing a critical health crisis.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Pantoliano’s character, Angelo, was a soldier in the infantry, stationed in Hawaii in 1941.—
Carrie Wittmer,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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Named by Variety as one of 10 Spanish directors to watch in 2022, Azorín delivers a dual-timeline narrative set in Roman baths, where a 21st-century boy shares a hot bath with a 1st-century Roman soldier, both reflecting on their own frailty.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The Santal, in South Asia, believed that witches (always female) copulated with spirit familiars and devoured the organs of children.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Most hardware wallets, for example, require periodic internet connectivity for transaction signing, as every blockchain transaction requires input from the blockchain.—
Lior Lamesh,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Guest chefs have pop-ups quarterly, and periodic special dining experiences are also on the menu.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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“Regular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regular. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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