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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Recent Examples of treadmill
To do this on a treadmill, Ranellone suggests setting the deck to 3% to 6%, then walking at about three to three and a half miles per hour for 30 minutes.
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
Rip currents can sweep a swimmer along as if they are caught on a treadmill.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
One of the things new to me is singing while walking on a treadmill.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
That video was one continuous shot of the band performing a treadmill dance routine choreographed by Kulash’s sister Trish Sie, who also directed Pitch Perfect 3.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
Rip currents can sweep a swimmer along as if they are caught on a treadmill.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
One of the things new to me is singing while walking on a treadmill.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
That video was one continuous shot of the band performing a treadmill dance routine choreographed by Kulash’s sister Trish Sie, who also directed Pitch Perfect 3.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmill
Noun
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How to Clean to Remove Allergens When pollen counts are high, a new (and more frequent) cleaning routine can help ensure your home remains a safe haven.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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When a fitness routine starts to feel grueling or boring—or both, which believe it or not, can happen!—it’s helpful to focus on your why.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Leafs are no strangers to the wild swings in emotion and the grind that’s about to take hold.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Warriors have heard all about the Houston Rockets’ plan to make their first-round Western Conference playoff series a physical grind.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Treadmill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmill. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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