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rut

noun

Definition of rut

as in routine

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 Visitors can drive Trail Ridge Road, hike among colorful forests and witness the annual elk rut, one of autumn's signature wildlife experiences. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski remained in a rut, giving up four runs (three earned) in 3⅓ innings. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Now is your chance to break out of a rut to be authentic and bold on your terms. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 27 July 2026 The plot involves Brian trying to get out of an emotional and psychological rut by volunteering to be a drug-sniffing dog for the local police force. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rut

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Johansson takes magnesium at night as part of a wind-down routine.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
Rather than fixate on his routines, Tucker was trying to tweak some habits.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of routine

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Between hot weather and the grind of a long season, this is around the time of year when some of them see a dip in production.

— Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Surviving a 17-day grind The Brewers just completed a 17-day run that included no days off, one complete West Coast trip and part of another.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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