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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
Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
The key is building sustainable habits that encourage curiosity while protecting mental clarity and creative energy.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
But while people still want to get out, some travel habits have been curtailed.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Everyday habits make the dip worse too.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Changing your eating and exercise habits can have drastic effects on your appearance, even over a short period of time.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Exhibitors were already weakened by the COVID lockdowns and their situation was exacerbated by the expansion of international SVoD services and social media prompted by the crisis, which in turn has had a lasting impact on public habits and consumption patterns.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 19 May 2026
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
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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Replacing one filter, using a HEPA purifier or changing a few cleaning habits can all help reduce indoor air pollutants over time.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
The key is building sustainable habits that encourage curiosity while protecting mental clarity and creative energy.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
But while people still want to get out, some travel habits have been curtailed.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Everyday habits make the dip worse too.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Changing your eating and exercise habits can have drastic effects on your appearance, even over a short period of time.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Exhibitors were already weakened by the COVID lockdowns and their situation was exacerbated by the expansion of international SVoD services and social media prompted by the crisis, which in turn has had a lasting impact on public habits and consumption patterns.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 19 May 2026
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
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
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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Critics also felt the depiction of the 'Guryu Myeonryugwan' crown (a traditional royal headpiece historically associated with vassal state rituals) was incorrect.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Much of the film is set in and around a Parisian elder-care facility, and Hamaguchi guides us through its rooms and hallways, its meetings and rituals, with a patience and passionate granularity worthy of the late documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Some users say pouches have been helpful to curb their caffeine addictions.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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There are also concerns that e-cigarette use by children and youth can lead to nicotine addictions and smoking tobacco products.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
20 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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Large says it was well farmed from day one, including being planted with massal selection vines and using biodynamic and organic practices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Though laid to rest with a rich assortment of personal items and grave goods, the presence of substances in her grave spoke to the rituals and treatment of the body after death, revealing practices afforded to the Roman elite.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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These tawny shapes look otherworldly, particularly when midday light beams shine through.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The company still sells its classic animal crackers today, featuring shapes such as elephants, lions, camels, bears and tigers.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 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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China has been a major buyer of Moscow's energy, with its imports of Russian oil jumping 35% year over year in the first quarter, according to official customs data.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Official data showed a steep drop in imports from China, but Keynes and Bown argue the trade largely rerouted through Vietnam, Mexico, and other intermediaries, with some companies simply underreporting values on customs forms.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Kofman’s article chronicles the path of such ideas from the fringes to the mainstream, outlining their influence on figures such as Peter Thiel, Stephen Miller, and Elon Musk.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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State Department figures show 6,066 — or 99% — of the refugees were from South Africa, while the other three hailed from Afghanistan.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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