routinely

American  

[roo-teen-lee] / ruˈtin li /

adverb

1. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• unroutinely adverb

Etymology

Origin of routinely

routine ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

It’s no secret that police routinely monitor funerals and repass gatherings where they suspect gang members could be present, partly in an effort to ward off violence.

From Los Angeles Times

However, many of the chemicals introduced to replace BPA are not subject to the same level of oversight and are not routinely tested for safety, the researchers noted.

From Science Daily

The U.S. government is theoretically among the most transparent in the world, required to disclose data routinely on everything from spending and loans to employment figures.

From The Wall Street Journal

She “routinely placed near the back of the pack,” her attorneys told the court.

From Los Angeles Times

But they have already banked big money and returning to a deeper competitive pool and routinely bigger tournaments may be a tempting prospect.

From BBC

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
• generally
• habitually
• normally
• occasionally
• often
• ordinarily
• regularly
• sometimes
• typically