as in persistent
being such by habit and not likely to change
a chronic smoker who has quit—many, many times
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Recent Examples of chronic
The film explores Kahlo’s rise as an artist in Mexico City and the impact disability and chronic pain from an accident as a young adult had on her life and work.
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
However, he was left with stage 3B chronic kidney disease.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
In populations managing multiple chronic conditions, that kind of partial guidance can quickly translate into real harm.
—Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Whole blood is often used for surgeries, emergencies and to help those living with a chronic condition.
—Dave Oates, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
However, he was left with stage 3B chronic kidney disease.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
In populations managing multiple chronic conditions, that kind of partial guidance can quickly translate into real harm.
—Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Whole blood is often used for surgeries, emergencies and to help those living with a chronic condition.
—Dave Oates, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronic
Adjective
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One of the most persistent misconceptions Kapur wants to dismantle is the fear that AI will do our thinking for us.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the reaction is just as vast, and even more persistent, Angela was proud to tell me about Moon Palace’s place as a node in a larger community network.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Curry, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, played serial killer and rapist Billy Flynn in the fifth and sixth seasons of the show.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The serial entrepreneur then rebranded the venture to a personal training platform Sweat App, which garnered an online community of 50 million members.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Macomb County Sheriff's Office says Waldrep is also charged as a third-offense habitual offender.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Eric Bieniemy is back in the Chiefs’ facility, and the habitual turns of phrases are back along with him.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Chris Matthews, the inveterate Washington insider and analyst, joins us to talk about the state of politics and the press.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
5 Dec. 2025
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The La Mancha manor home’s namesake, Josie, (real name is José Fernández-Pacheco) is an inveterate aesthete who is best known to Spanish television audiences as a presenter extraordinaire.—
Maite Sebastiá,
Architectural Digest,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While returns were up this season, touchdowns were not — the league saw six touchdowns on 2,076 kickoff returns during the 2025 regular season, one fewer than the 2024 regular season.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Belichick's 333 wins in the regular season and playoffs with New England and Cleveland are the second most to Don Shula's 347.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When military assets are deployed into American communities under the guise of immigration enforcement, there is a steady erosion of the boundaries that constrain permissible state violence.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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While there have been signs of overall slower consumer spending in the past year, American Express has continued to post steady sales growth, supported by strong demand for travel, dining and everyday purchases among its highest-spending customers, analysts say.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Experts warn that the stubborn metric has long-term implications for learning.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wait 10 minutes before washing for milder stains or up to a week for more severe or stubborn stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her father became addicted to OxyContin after a back injury, and her cousin died of an overdose.—
Tom W. Johnson,
STAT,
26 Jan. 2026
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Members have said that the abuse occurred through over-billing, false records, identity theft, and phantom claims in Medicaid social service and health programs for the elderly, disabled, addicted, and homeless.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Chronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronic. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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