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
Helps reduce chronic injury risks like tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon from repetitive use) and other overuse injuries.
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Jakob Roze, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
In the United States alone, nearly 21% of adults lives with chronic pain – that’s more than 51 million people.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But the chronic condition, which data from the World Health Organization finds impacts anywhere from six to 13% of reproductive-aged women globally, also affects how someone will experience perimenopause and menopause.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
Some Groups Are More Affected by Heat Exposure Extreme heat can affect anyone, but certain groups are more likely to experience dangerous health consequences, including children, seniors, outdoor workers, and people who have chronic health conditions or are pregnant.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Jakob Roze, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
In the United States alone, nearly 21% of adults lives with chronic pain – that’s more than 51 million people.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But the chronic condition, which data from the World Health Organization finds impacts anywhere from six to 13% of reproductive-aged women globally, also affects how someone will experience perimenopause and menopause.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
Some Groups Are More Affected by Heat Exposure Extreme heat can affect anyone, but certain groups are more likely to experience dangerous health consequences, including children, seniors, outdoor workers, and people who have chronic health conditions or are pregnant.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronic
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DaSilva said that, aside from Gabrielle, tropical development elsewhere in the Atlantic is likely to remain minimal because of a strong area of high pressure and the persistent dry, dusty air in the middle of the ocean.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Facing China's growing activity in the Arctic, along with Russia's persistent military presence, the Pentagon has called for a stronger posture and enhanced capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The startup was founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneur Yoshinori Fukushima.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Starkweather was the first celebrity serial killer.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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Research suggests that habitual lottery players – especially those with low incomes – see the gamble as an investment rather than a form of entertainment.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Changing environments—like going for a walk, retreats or even flights—can also help break habitual thought patterns and spark new insights.—
Maile Keone,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Marioneta, an inveterate ladies’ lady, starts sleeping with Espada (Kerygma Flores), a kind of bullfighter who squares off with cuyes instead of cows.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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As Swifties will know, Taylor Swift is an inveterate mom-meeter.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
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In 2007, Kansas was picked to play in the Orange Bowl over Mizzou, even though the Tigers were ranked higher and had won the head-to-head matchup in the final week of the regular season.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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For those who will fill a sizeable chunk of the 52,769 seats on a regular basis, however, there are other, less heralded aspects to the new build that may well ensure Everton avoid the pitfalls suffered by other clubs when upping sticks from a beloved old home.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ether prices have been languishing lately, failing to mount a notable comeback after peaking late last month and then suffering a steady decline.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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One surged; the other held fairly steady.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Of all the bad-hair-day culprits, matted hair can be the most stubborn and frustrating.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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Spills can be blotted (never rubbed) with a dry cloth since the fabric is non-absorptive, and for more stubborn stains, dry cleaning is recommended.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Reports say Edwards and his wife became addicted to drugs and were arrested multiple times.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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An additional concern about vaping is the emergence of a new generation that has become addicted to nicotine without the use of cigarettes.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Chronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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