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rituals

noun

plural of ritual

as in habits

a usual manner of behaving or doing her morning ritual is to enjoy a bracing cup of coffee while reading the newspaper

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an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules a ritual that the ancient peoples of that country believed would bring rain

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Recent Examples of rituals At the end of 10 days, my program participants learned the value of merit-making and felt benefit from performing rituals. — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 Bridesmaid Helena Heyman hosted the couple and their wedding party in Malibu for sound healing, shamanic rituals, and cacao and rose ceremonies on the sacred Chumash land. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 If the rituals feel rehearsed, the sport itself feels anything but. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Rituals, Retail and a Wellness Curator Beyond the machines, the spa is betting just as heavily on ritual, anchored by their wellness experience curator who works with guests to create relaxation rituals that resonate beyond the stay. — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Related Stories The film follows a woman facing menopause who turns to a folk healer who draws her into a series of increasingly ridiculous rituals, driving her to the edge of madness in search of her own liberation. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Private infinity pool suites, destination dining experiences, and transformative spa rituals allow newlyweds to transition seamlessly from celebration to complete relaxation. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Also on Friday, Becker was one of nine competitors featured in a People magazine story about superstitions and pre-pageant rituals. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 The story follows a husband and wife who buy their dream ranch only to discover the land is alive with ancient spirits, and survival means submitting to increasingly disturbing rituals with each turn of the season. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

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One of the newest members of the billionaire club, Scale AI cofounder Lucy Guo, is a more recent example of someone whose spending habits have remained relatively modest as her fortune has soared.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Tracks stool consistency, hydration, urinary health and bathroom habits.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

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Among these are baptisms, including ceremonies in which current members are baptized on behalf of their deceased, non-Mormon ancestors.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Trump has attended three dignified transfer ceremonies to honor the lives of service members lost since the war began -- two in March and one in July.

— Justin Fishel, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ceremonies

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Summary Many companies face talent shortages, yet their own hiring practices often limit the available pool.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The Star-Telegram was present for all 15 training camp practices and three preseason games to take in every position battle and roster nuance.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of practices

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Many of its rites can be performed by anyone, but there have often been individuals with a special aptitude for and knowledge of these practices.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Emergency workers brought out a coffin and loaded it onto an ambulance, which will transport them to their hometown for funeral rites.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of rites

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Why Vaccines Rates Are Still in Decline A county’s or state’s total vaccination rates may reflect a combination of state and local laws, community customs, individual beliefs—and the influence of antivaccine rhetoric.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026
Starring Steve Coogan, Legends chronicles the lives of undercover British customs investigators.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of customs

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Rabbi Josh Joseph of the Orthodox Union said many Jewish religious practices are tied to sunrise and sunset, which determine prayer times and observances.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Over time, Muharram observances became woven into civic and cultural life across parts of the region, where some Hindus participated as musicians in processions and others crafted tazias.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026

Definition of observances

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Cirque du Soleil’s otherworldly adventure, combining high-flying tricks and underwater artistry, has been reimagined in Shared Reality.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
For account takeover, though, getting rid of the six-digit code could take away one of the easiest tricks in a scammer's playbook.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of tricks

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Although not quite as polished on the racial politics front, Lanterns’s third episode is no less intriguing, as an hour of television dedicated not only to answering pressing questions but fleshing out its lead character in disturbing ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
OpenAI's investigation, released this week, went considerably further, describing agents that found unauthorized ways to communicate, collaborate and delegate work while attempting to accomplish their objectives.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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