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
Over time, lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep can raise your risk of chronic (long-term) diseases.
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Laura Schober, Health, 30 June 2025
No chronic illness, no prescription medications, normal blood work and all that in my physical exams.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Recently, one of my patients — living on the streets and battling severe depression — faced a series of emergency hospitalizations due to unmanaged chronic illness.
—Pia Valvassori, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Beyond affecting gut health, inadequate enzyme activity can also lead to chronic inflammation and may even contribute to autoimmune problems.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Laura Schober, Health, 30 June 2025
No chronic illness, no prescription medications, normal blood work and all that in my physical exams.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Recently, one of my patients — living on the streets and battling severe depression — faced a series of emergency hospitalizations due to unmanaged chronic illness.
—Pia Valvassori, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Beyond affecting gut health, inadequate enzyme activity can also lead to chronic inflammation and may even contribute to autoimmune problems.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronic
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Put another way, even though China will remain a persistent and formidable challenger to the United States, and even though much of Southeast Asia seems to be gravitating toward China, Beijing still has a lot of work to do to allay concerns and win the trust of regional states.—
Yuen Foong Khong,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The study reported that almost half of physicians who were persistent cigarette smokers were killed by their habit, and a quarter died before age 70.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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She was captivated by the sheer number of serial killers running amok in the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s and ’80s.—
Sarah Weinman,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2025
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Authorities also described the crew as serial thieves who previously targeted other drivers.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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This new link between caffeine and AMPK could mean that habitual coffee drinkers have better stress resistance and cell turnover.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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This step is about making the unconscious conscious to uncover habitual patterns and limiting beliefs.—
Neerja Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Walczak has been an inveterate tax scofflaw since at least 2011.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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An inveterate traveler who had explored 60-plus countries and often incorporated historical art and cultural references into her designs, McFadden died in September at the age of 85.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Events like these will attract an affluent international audience seeking more than just the two hours of entertainment that a regular day out at the soccer provides.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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If regular Jenga is like performing delicate surgery, this extra large version from a different company is like performing a dangerous game of minesweeper.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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Oil prices have risen since Israel began attacking Iran, but supplies have remained steady.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
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New Mexico held steady Friday with a total of 81 cases.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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All of which can be employed by Musk or anyone else using AI to target us with false political advertising tailored to our most stubborn biases, further dividing us, manipulating elections and solidifying what has already become a fascist state.—
Sal Recchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Then Curry, rattled by the monumental reverb of Kyrie’s shot, hurried into a stubborn approach on the ensuing possession, missed a desperate 3 over Kevin Love, who used his length and a rare display of defensive intensity to deny Curry a good look.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Listen to this article OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ‘s $7 billion-plus plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids will go before a judge Friday, potentially setting up votes on whether to accept it for local governments, people who became addicted to the drug and other groups.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Not the murder, not the arrival of the addicted sister, but the removal of the boy that has been at the core of so much sorrow and betrayal between the sisters.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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“Chronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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