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
Money, and his chronic lack of it, would worry him for the rest of his life.
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
Follow-up studies of people aged between 52 and 89 showed that those aging rapidly were 60% more likely to develop dementia, 18% more likely to be diagnosed with chronic illnesses, and 40% more likely to die within the same period compared to those who were aging at a slower pace.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
In the 1970s, though, economic events and public policy decisions conspired to drive people onto the streets again — and, ever since, Los Angeles has suffered chronic homelessness, with more unsheltered people than any other city in the United States.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
As conversations around nutrition, metabolic health, and food education continue to grow, keto is becoming a powerful tool for weight management, reversing chronic illness, and sustaining a healthier lifestyle.
—Essence, 10 July 2025
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
Follow-up studies of people aged between 52 and 89 showed that those aging rapidly were 60% more likely to develop dementia, 18% more likely to be diagnosed with chronic illnesses, and 40% more likely to die within the same period compared to those who were aging at a slower pace.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
In the 1970s, though, economic events and public policy decisions conspired to drive people onto the streets again — and, ever since, Los Angeles has suffered chronic homelessness, with more unsheltered people than any other city in the United States.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
As conversations around nutrition, metabolic health, and food education continue to grow, keto is becoming a powerful tool for weight management, reversing chronic illness, and sustaining a healthier lifestyle.
—Essence, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronic
Adjective
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The persistent low percentages of Black and Indigenous students at UT and the hyper-partisan politics at the state and federal levels add importance and a sense of sacredness to this community that Adeeko and others want to protect.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Declining growth in the fashion division and the Asia-Japan geography seems to be a common denominator for both luxury groups, but these results signal a downturn that is persistent and increasingly difficult to dismiss, likely hinting to a deeper issue.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Once, members of the House without a peep of protest even exalted the infamous serial killer known as the Boston Strangler.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Ritter is currently starring as sommelier and serial killer Mia Lapierre, aka Lady Vengeance, in Showtime’s Dexter: Resurrection.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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At each stage, participants played the computer game and completed self-report questionnaires that measured their gaming strategy, cognitive flexibility, habitual tendencies, and alcohol use.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 July 2025
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This habitual house of filth can be found under Y & C Restaurant and, with this record, the owners should want inspection details hidden under a different name.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Unlike regular conditioners, which often focus solely on moisture, these formulas are designed to boost volume, strengthen strands, and improve the look of thinning hair.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Try adding kamut berries (grains) to soups, stews, and salads, or using kamut flour in place of regular wheat flour in baked goods.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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At a two-day meeting that concludes Wednesday, the Fed is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady despite President Donald Trump’s monthslong campaign aimed at browbeating Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues into cutting rates.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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The Federal Reserve is set to conclude its fifth interest rate meeting since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, with policymakers expected to hold rates steady once again.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Beneath its surface were deep, dark scars—grooves cut through the rock by old lava flows, now overgrown with stubborn green.—
Tess Moormans,
Travel + Leisure,
27 July 2025
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The fizzing reaction can help remove stubborn residues.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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In terms of the opioid epidemic, law enforcement thinks that Mexican cartels are the problem, addiction physicians think that the addicted brain is the problem, and harm reduction activists think that the criminalization of drugs is the problem.—
Melody Glenn
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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During his childhood, he was isolated and bullied and eventually became addicted to heroin and struggled with his weight.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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“Chronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronic. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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