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
Vaping can exacerbate respiratory problems in people with asthma and other chronic lung conditions.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Research from the institute found Black students accounted for more than 41% of chronic absenteeism in the 2024-2025 school year.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Amgen’s three rare-disease blockbusters—Tepezza for thyroid eye disease, Uplizna for autoimmune disorders, and Krystexxa for chronic gout—raked in over $1 billion.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Who Should Consider an Addiction or Mental Health Recovery Retreat?
Addiction and mental health recovery retreats are generally aimed at adults navigating substance use, chronic conditions or significant emotional distress who want more immersive support than traditional outpatient care provides.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Research from the institute found Black students accounted for more than 41% of chronic absenteeism in the 2024-2025 school year.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Amgen’s three rare-disease blockbusters—Tepezza for thyroid eye disease, Uplizna for autoimmune disorders, and Krystexxa for chronic gout—raked in over $1 billion.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Who Should Consider an Addiction or Mental Health Recovery Retreat?
Addiction and mental health recovery retreats are generally aimed at adults navigating substance use, chronic conditions or significant emotional distress who want more immersive support than traditional outpatient care provides.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronic
Adjective
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In the years since the band came together to challenge country radio’s persistent gender imbalance, there has been some significant headway.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Since the initiative began, more than 200,000 children have moved out of poverty, but food insecurity remains a persistent challenge.—
Sky Beard,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Courtemanche has long been thought to be one of the victims of the Connecticut River Valley serial killer, according to local media reports in New Hampshire.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The bulk of these predatory lawsuits are filed by a small number of serial litigants and a handful of law firms, including San Diego firm Potter Handy and Manning Law in Orange County.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The cost of habitual debate is often visible in the silence around it.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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According to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, 55-year-old Ziad Khalel, of Clinton Township, was arraigned on Tuesday on one count of false pretenses - $1,000 ore more but less than $20,000 and as a habitual offender - second offense.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Jeffries is an inveterate texter and typically responds to messages within an hour.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Also, the industry essence of the French TV festival is co-production and Canadian producers are inveterate co-producers.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The state could distribute grocery store gift cards through community action agencies or other charitable nonprofits to assist households most in need until the next regular legislative session begins in January.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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To get more—and better—shuteye, Leng advised focusing on consistency, including regular bed and wake times.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Excessive Heat When temperatures sit at a steady high, tomato plants get stressed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria — like South Africa — had been easing monetary policy before the conflict broke out, but chose to hold their lending rates steady in recent weeks.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Grab a melamine sponge and get rid of stubborn bathtub stains in a jiffy.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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If the Avs remain stubborn and play a style that suits their stars in the regular season, MacKinnon might win another title, but will be at the end of his career with another team.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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To address custody deaths in Los Angeles County jails, Bornman wants to increase staffing and drug searches and look at contracting with outside hospitals and treatment centers for ill and addicted people in jail.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Like many other young jazz artists of the period, however, he was deeply affected, not only by the playing, but by the lifestyles of the older beboppers who were his significant influences, many of whom had become addicted to drugs.—
Don Heckman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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“Chronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronic. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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