routinely

adverb

rou·​tine·​ly rü-ˈtēn-lē How to pronounce routinely (audio)
ˈrü-ˌtēn-
Synonyms of routinelynext
: as a matter of regular occurrence
Airlines routinely sell tickets to more people than the plane can seat, counting on several people not to arrive.—Andrew Victor
… he routinely slept with one arm dangling off the side of his bed and his feet kicked free of the sheets.—Holly Black

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One of them belonged to a security company that routinely installs Python packages to scan them for malware. — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Today, all members of the royal family routinely pack a black outfit in their luggage when traveling on official business. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026 The Marine Corps routinely investigates aviation mishaps to determine what caused an incident and whether changes are needed to prevent similar accidents. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 But since quarterback is easily the most important position on the field, NFL teams routinely sign those guys to contract extensions well before their fifth-year option runs out. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for routinely

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of routinely was in 1858

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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/routinely. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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