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
In a letter addressed to United Airlines employees, CEO Scott Kirby, who cited the FAA, said Newark Airport is designed to handle 77 departures and arrivals per hour at its peak, but airlines routinely schedule more flights than that.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Last season the previous coaching staff routinely insisted the team wasn’t opposed to 3-pointers.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Taylor routinely displayed his speed and quickness, along with his reliable hands.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Join 13 others in the comments View Comments Though defunct objects in space routinely fall out of orbit, most pieces of debris disintegrate entirely during the reentry process.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Last season the previous coaching staff routinely insisted the team wasn’t opposed to 3-pointers.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Taylor routinely displayed his speed and quickness, along with his reliable hands.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Join 13 others in the comments View Comments Though defunct objects in space routinely fall out of orbit, most pieces of debris disintegrate entirely during the reentry process.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for routinely
Adverb
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Streaming platforms have also perfected the art of production control, often finalizing all scripts before shooting begins to optimize scheduling and budgets.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Miller has often recalled how these early experiences watching Paul perform and receiving personal instruction were pivotal in inspiring his own musical journey.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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And the stronger this association, the more frequently AI should surface your brand when potential customers search.—
Jay Sen,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Their connection began in Miller’s early childhood in Milwaukee, where his parents frequently attended Les Paul and Mary Ford’s performances.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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Although only 39% of parents report letting their children eat junk food regularly, many admit indulging in private.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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Johansson regularly collaborates with stylist Kate Young on her wardrobe for high-profile events.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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In the film, Elle Woods notoriously wore pink and always carried around her Chihuahua named Bruiser Woods.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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On one hand, speed always enables Chinese players to adapt faster and, if necessary, correct mistakes faster.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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But others, usually in more politically sensitive fields, flagged employee welfare concerns.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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In comparison, an NHL combine performance does not usually influence when a player is selected.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The humble white tank top is a classic layering garment—one of those staple pieces in your wardrobe that are constantly in the summer rotation.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Erling Haaland has been typically effective and Omar Marmoush a breath of fresh air.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Direct File is not the only free filing service, but all of the others typically prove hard to use.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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