rut synonyms

rut

n.

  1. A deeply cut track

    hollow, trench, furrow; see groove.

  2. Habitual behavior

    custom, habit, course, routine, practice, round, circuit, circle, pattern, wont, usage, grind, treadmill, rat race*.

    Antonyms change*, variety*, mutation.

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