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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Jackson said college sports are now part of a global economy in which elite athletes routinely move between developmental and professional systems. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Although El-Sayed has never said anything nearly as inflammatory as the sorts of comments Piker makes routinely, his mixture of anti-Zionism and populism treats pro-Israel activism as a nefarious and all-pervasive force. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Colorado's transportation infrastructure is routinely ranked among the worst of the worst. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Military working dogs are routinely used in roles including explosives detection, patrol operations, search missions and force-protection duties. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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