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
Many caregivers feel overwhelmed and experience chronic stress due to the emotional toll of dementia caregiving.
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Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
People with a lower SES often have more severe and chronic atopic dermatitis.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 29 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways Smoking, heavy drinking, and physical inactivity all increase the risk of numerous chronic health conditions by age 36, according to a new study.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Family members can also develop psychosomatic consequences such as chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and a general sense of disorientation.
—William Mullane, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
People with a lower SES often have more severe and chronic atopic dermatitis.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 29 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways Smoking, heavy drinking, and physical inactivity all increase the risk of numerous chronic health conditions by age 36, according to a new study.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Family members can also develop psychosomatic consequences such as chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and a general sense of disorientation.
—William Mullane, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronic
Adjective
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There are medications available to help with persistent skin conditions, Cortright said.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Over 1 million children in Haiti are facing critical levels of food insecurity in Haiti amid persistent armed violence and forced displacements.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many of their remains were discovered in 2010 and 2011 on Gilgo Beach, leading investigators to suspect a serial killer was responsible for the deaths.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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That said, the fascination with Joe reflects a larger cultural obsession with serial killers.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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In this perp’s youth, a seemingly nascent case of schizophrenia was exacerbated by habitual LSD use and the yellow nattering Thronglets, which convinced him that their chirping contains a cryptic, apocalyptic message.—
Charles Bramesco,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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Smythe was ultimately charged with one count each of being an armed habitual criminal, unlawful use of a weapon of a felon and possession of more than 100 grams of cannabis.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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My wife and younger son, however, are inveterate puzzle solvers.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fewer visits to America The U.S. tourism industry could take an especially hard hit as Canadians give up their regular vacations south of the border.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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And the city sinks around two millimeters a year due to regular subsidence.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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On the campaign trail, the incumbent government has presented itself as a steady pair of hands as the initial hit to stocks broadened into fears of an impending global recession.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Although the latest employment numbers suggest a steady job market, government data this week showed that more Americans are filing for unemployment benefits as layoffs mount.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Outside of Washington, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s followers appear to be scrambling the country's stubborn red-blue divide USA TODAY Texas is looking at bills to bring back exercise.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The following day, however, Mercury will meet Mars in a stubborn square, triggering a clash between the need for practicality and discernment versus the desire to express oneself boldly and with pride.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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People who were addicted to drugs, due to residual effects of the crack epidemic, were still lovable people like Friday's Ezal (played by the late A.J. Johnson), despite being responsible for why Craig lost his job in the first place (see director's cut).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Brand the groceries just like drugs and get people addicted, but to something good!—
Brittany Delay,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Chronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronic. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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