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as in rituals
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it was his habit to rise early
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as in addictions
a physiological need for certain drugs
a cocaine habit of long standing
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as in physiques
the type of body that a person has
an imposing man of vigorous habit
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as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
his exclusive clothing store had habited the town's upper crust for as long as anyone could remember
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Recent Examples of habits
Allie Canal, NBC news, 12 May 2026
As studios grapple with consolidation, shifting viewing habits and AI disruption, the festival has doubled down on its role as a global showcase.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
Many of the cleaning home habits people rely on every week — from scrubbing grout to running a steam mop — can quietly wear down floors, fixtures and appliances.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Succulents include a very wide variety of plants, and some of them have slightly different growth habits and care needs.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Spark was said to have given away her designer dresses to the local nuns, who wore them beneath their habits.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Below is a room-by-room guide to the common habits worth rethinking, with expert advice on what to do instead.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Engaging with modern artworks such as these turned Smith toward habits and practices developed long before Martin or Federle had picked up a paintbrush.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
According to the bank’s analysis, higher-income households largely maintained their driving habits in March despite rising fuel prices, while lower-income households cut back consumption more sharply, potentially by driving less, carpooling or using more public transit.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 12 May 2026
As studios grapple with consolidation, shifting viewing habits and AI disruption, the festival has doubled down on its role as a global showcase.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
Many of the cleaning home habits people rely on every week — from scrubbing grout to running a steam mop — can quietly wear down floors, fixtures and appliances.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Succulents include a very wide variety of plants, and some of them have slightly different growth habits and care needs.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Spark was said to have given away her designer dresses to the local nuns, who wore them beneath their habits.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Below is a room-by-room guide to the common habits worth rethinking, with expert advice on what to do instead.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Engaging with modern artworks such as these turned Smith toward habits and practices developed long before Martin or Federle had picked up a paintbrush.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
But even experienced hands occasionally fall into habits that quietly undermine plant health — habits that university extension educators and longtime horticulture writers say are surprisingly common, regardless of how long someone has been gardening.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habits
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Read on to discover their hosting rituals and shop their eclectic table.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
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This is a beautiful romance, full of longing, heat and athletic men doing athlete things (training, competing, spiraling over rituals that may or may not matter).—
Erin La Rosa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Through years of advocating for children, the princess—and mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—has come to understand that some of society’s most serious problems, from addictions to poor mental health, have their roots in the first five years of an individual’s life.—
Roberta Mercuri,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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Not good due to all the fires, empty reservoir, crime, high taxes, homeless and drug addictions, etc.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Then these same superhero physiques appeared in rom-coms and dramas as regular-degular guys, muscles included.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 May 2026
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The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In team periods Saturday, Joly motioned around the slot and outside, similar to how Engram lined up throughout practices last year.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Consumers seeking greener options should look for third-party certifications from organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, which verify sustainable forestry and manufacturing practices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Or do your own thing with free-form shapes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Breads of many shapes sit in a row on the front counter at three-week-old Kouzeh Bakery, on display behind glass.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Alix Earle dresses in a red mini dress for NYLON's Miami Race Week residency at Miami Grand Prix 2026, presented by Mini USA, on April 29.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% tax on gold and silver imports, as per notifications issued on Wednesday.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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As of Monday, customs had received 126,237 applications for refunds for an undisclosed number of entries, according to a declaration from CBP executive director of trade programs Brandon Lord, which was filed in the Court of International Trade.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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On-pitch leadership from figures like James, Colwill and Fernandez will also help.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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