Synonyms

routinely

American

[roo-teen-lee] / ruˈtin li /

adverb

regularly or habitually; as a matter of course.

As a person raised and living in the South, I (and others around me) routinely say "please" when ordering in restaurants.
Storm drains should be routinely cleaned and maintained to stay functional.

Other Word Forms

unroutinely adverb

Etymology

Origin of routinely

routine ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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As they carry out their mission, the team of four astronauts have been routinely asked to reflect on the weight of the torch they carry.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

But he doesn’t routinely recommend male prenatals, he said, citing limited studies for men, unlike for women, as well as challenges deciphering between brands in an industry not vigorously regulated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

And in college football, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and Oregon are also routinely among the biggest spenders in the country.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, student athletes are routinely playing for two, three or four different schools during their collegiate years.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Was it routinely flouted by the great writers of the past?

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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