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
Durant was running on an underwater treadmill during Friday’s game and will test the ankle again beforeGame 4.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Just to get my heartbeat (up) and get on the treadmill, do a bit of running and weights.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Occasional treadmill sessions when her husband, Sal, is traveling for work.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Remember that physical activity doesn’t only mean running on a treadmill or playing a sport.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Just to get my heartbeat (up) and get on the treadmill, do a bit of running and weights.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Occasional treadmill sessions when her husband, Sal, is traveling for work.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Remember that physical activity doesn’t only mean running on a treadmill or playing a sport.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for treadmill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treadmill
Noun
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Her son receives special services for a disability at Lake Center Elementary, and home routines are harder without this support.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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During the last decade, Parker’s routine has fostered one of the country’s most compelling new music scenes, where players from diverse backgrounds and demographics have converged to create wildly accessible improvised music.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Three years later, Hendon’s team turned their attention to studying why the microscopic clumps form in the first place, particularly at very fine grind levels.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte prioritizing health and cohesion The months ahead will be spent in the weight room, building toward the daily grind of fall camp, but the foundation was laid this spring.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Treadmill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treadmill. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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