as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
speaking and thinking in Japanese simply became second nature to her during the years she spent in Kyoto
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Recent Examples of second nature
Rajabali said using the AED and performing CPR was second nature after all his training to become an athletic trainer.
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Ciara McCarthy 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Over time, what once felt like a struggle becomes second nature.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But lying becomes second nature.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Her approach has become second nature after years of navigating similar situations.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Ciara McCarthy 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Over time, what once felt like a struggle becomes second nature.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But lying becomes second nature.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Her approach has become second nature after years of navigating similar situations.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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Spiritually, onyx is linked to the root chakra and is often incorporated into rituals or crystal grids for stability, grounding and protection.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Masters’ green jacket, the haka before New Zealand rugby matches, the seventh-inning stretch in baseball—these rituals are not just trimmings but the connective tissue of sport.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Phillies also exploited a habit that emerged with Ohtani’s return to the mound as a two-way player.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs are back, just as quickly as they were dismissed, and that’s in more than ways than post-game one-liners exuding some confidence after a convincing 30-17 win against the red-hot Lions.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The fast food giant announced the return of the classic Halloween item, which makes the perfect vessel for storing candy that is picked up while making the rounds of trick-or-treating.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Basically, a kid goes out trick-or-treating on Halloween.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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With an expanding workforce, including from acquisitions of early-stage drug discovery firms, AbbVie has instituted several practices to ensure that new leaders and managers understand what is expected of them.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many domestic textile executives report a downturn in production and shuttered plants due to global trade pressure and predatory trade practices by foreign competitors.—
Kimberly Glas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Package cannot clear due to customs delay or missing info.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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As digitization and agentic AI reshape work from customer service to customs, DHL is also upskilling people for digital roles and training supervisors to lead the transition.—
Samuel Burke,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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