as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
the treadmill of the morning commute to work
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Using a treadmill typically requires you to buy one or join a gym.
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Mallory Christopherson, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Officers found gear linked to dog fighting on Burrell’s property, including a live chicken that was used to tempt the dogs, a dog treadmill and a breeding stand.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Every stair-climber, treadmill, and mat is occupied by a glistening body, each person sweating and trying to catch their breath.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Instructors guide you through a treadmill run, and the class schedule focuses on a different muscle group each day — all in the glow of red neon lights.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Mallory Christopherson, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Officers found gear linked to dog fighting on Burrell’s property, including a live chicken that was used to tempt the dogs, a dog treadmill and a breeding stand.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Every stair-climber, treadmill, and mat is occupied by a glistening body, each person sweating and trying to catch their breath.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Instructors guide you through a treadmill run, and the class schedule focuses on a different muscle group each day — all in the glow of red neon lights.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for treadmill
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“Treadmill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmill. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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