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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Unfortunately, sometimes the brain is too efficient, leading us to cling to false information and unproductive habits while ignoring information that could clearly benefit us.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
As shopping habits and community needs have evolved, the market has continued to adapt, while staying true to its mission of supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Small, repeatable habits that build a social life Beyond apps and hobbies, some of the most effective friendship strategies are also the simplest.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The chain's struggles mirror broader challenges facing the casual dining industry, where rising labor costs, inflation and changing consumer habits have put pressure on once-dominant restaurant brands.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Experts say the best approach is to add more flavanol-rich foods to an already healthy diet, rather than overhaul eating habits.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026
As the son of educators, Nick embraces player development — and the habits that translate to success.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Online resale app Vinted is seeing a structural shift in consumer behaviour, as habits form around the resale economy, the company’s marketplace boss told CNBC on Monday.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Tomato Spacing By Plant Type Tomatoes are classified into two main groups, determinate and indeterminate, according to their growth and fruit production habits.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Unfortunately, sometimes the brain is too efficient, leading us to cling to false information and unproductive habits while ignoring information that could clearly benefit us.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
As shopping habits and community needs have evolved, the market has continued to adapt, while staying true to its mission of supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Small, repeatable habits that build a social life Beyond apps and hobbies, some of the most effective friendship strategies are also the simplest.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The chain's struggles mirror broader challenges facing the casual dining industry, where rising labor costs, inflation and changing consumer habits have put pressure on once-dominant restaurant brands.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Experts say the best approach is to add more flavanol-rich foods to an already healthy diet, rather than overhaul eating habits.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026
As the son of educators, Nick embraces player development — and the habits that translate to success.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Online resale app Vinted is seeing a structural shift in consumer behaviour, as habits form around the resale economy, the company’s marketplace boss told CNBC on Monday.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 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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Its beauty lies in repetition, in comfort and in the quiet rituals of everyday life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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If anything, today encourages you to experiment with your schedule, work habits, wellness rituals or daily responsibilities in a way that actually supports and inspires you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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That program is based on the notion that housing should be a prerequisite for people dealing with addictions or mental illness, not a reward for overcoming them.—
Jim Morrill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Free Recovery Community serves as a gathering place for people who've been victims of all types of addictions.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
25 Nov. 2025
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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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Strength training felt like something reserved for dramatic physiques, not basic better health.—
Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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Former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves saw these images and posted on X that Hegseth had become America’s Kadyrov, a reference to the Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov, who also dresses his children in military gear.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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While both draw big crowds and, like the pope, Bad Bunny often dresses in white, their messages are contrasting.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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In this world then, the drive to make the most of both sustainable practices and yield is profound.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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But more awareness and better practices didn’t stop McAfee’s customers from continuing to get sick — in 2007, and 2011, and 2012, and 2016 — and the farm had to issue recalls more than half a dozen times after pathogens were found in its products.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Don’t go over the top and try shapes or anything like that.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Collecting these fossils, organizing them by time, describing the patterns, describing their shapes.—
Elah Feder,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has threatened to halt customs processing at airports where state and local governments resist the administration’s immigration policies.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The world's largest oil importer has trimmed its crude imports by nearly 20% since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to official customs data compiled by Wind Information, capping global oil prices from trading even higher.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The project, the National Garden of American Heroes, is slated to feature 250 statues of historical figures from America’s past who have contributed to the nation's cultural, scientific, economic, and political heritage, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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