as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
learned the rote for the exercise warm-up but not the reasoning behind it
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Recent Examples of rote
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
In addition to the business benefits, employees are finding their work much more exciting and satisfying than the old culture of rote and never changing tasks.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Ask around the Astros’ front office, Brown says, and all of his lieutenants will laugh at that rote response.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In an office augmented by AI, numerous rote tasks could be automated.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
In addition to the business benefits, employees are finding their work much more exciting and satisfying than the old culture of rote and never changing tasks.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The door series, in particular, comes off as belabored because of its rote presentation.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Ask around the Astros’ front office, Brown says, and all of his lieutenants will laugh at that rote response.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rote
Noun
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Overall, this low-profile keyboard elevates your routine with practical features that make each keystroke both satisfying and efficient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some of those lifestyle changes involved optimizing her sleep, ensuring healthy indoor air, incorporating meditation to reduce stress and starting an exercise routine.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And with a submission landscape thinner than usual, this might be creator Charlie Brooker’s best shot yet at one of the top prizes.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since joining the Lakers, Dončić has put up his usual numbers, averaging 27.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.6 assists, and the Lakers are a serious contender.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining oil, the balsamic vinegar, honey, water, garlic, a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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His expertise in building systems has helped countless entrepreneurs escape the daily grind of their businesses.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a typical spring, apply the herbicide in early to mid-April.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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Some might offer better support than others or have a more natural resting spot for thumbs, but to greater or lesser extents, a good mouse is sculpted to fit the arch of the typical human hand.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Inevitably, skipping ordinary procedural checks, the administration made at least one mistake in deporting Abrego Garcia, and probably many others.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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During ordinary times, this accommodation would reflect an appropriate respect for the constitutional separation of powers.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But in the Sacramento region, most drinkers still associate chenin blanc with its sweet, unimaginative predecessors.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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There are narrative tropes, flat characters and unimaginative enemies everywhere.—
Christopher rd,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But in many states, the Real ID rollout has been optional, with some choosing a standard license, which might require fewer documents or a lower fee.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In Birmingham, where Southern Living is based, not every Dollar General has the butter, but many have both two-stick packs and the standard four-stick packages in stock, as well as both unsalted and salted varieties.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Join 22 others in the comments View Comments The airline also expects its own employment level in 2025 to be down from 2024 levels, though executives said that would be done through normal attrition caused by retirement and other voluntary departures, and not any layoff of staff.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted Agri-Mark Inc outside of normal working hours via email for comment.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Rote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rote. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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