habits 1 of 2

plural of habit

habits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of habit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of habits
Noun
Third, adopt sustainable habits by supporting local and slow-made brands. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026 The tricky job of understanding the desires and habits of an always-evolving consumer has taken on new complexity since the advent of artificial intelligence. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 Naylor said catchers and pitchers develop a strategy during pregame meetings of how to best pitch to each opponent to get an out based on an analysis of the weak spots in the hitting habits of each batter. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 But the issue is less the presence of batteries than about habits of recklessness. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026 Unfortunately, not every passenger gets the memo—and while some habits simply inconvenience fellow passengers, some actions can affect the comfort and health of others. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 There is no cure for AS, but treatment options like medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle habits can help reduce pain and inflammation. — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026 These are the habits that let people verify what AI produces. — Shahnaz Bashir, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026 Disney+ and Netflix‘s buying habits appear to be dispelling the notion that non-English-language acquisitions aren’t on their agendas. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
Kids nutrition, the food habits children build at home, shapes how ready students are to focus, learn and get through the school day. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 The workplace habits many women learn and internalize while navigating these systems. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 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
Noun
  • Remembrance rituals could grow more personal and less performative.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Long used in pagan rituals and spell casting—typically placed on dedicated altars—candles are seen as the bridge between the physical and spiritual realms.
    — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In the last year, a few companies have begun to market off-label prescriptions of GLP-1s, both branded and compounded, to treat alcohol use disorder and other addictions.
    — Katie Palmer, STAT, 22 Oct. 2026
  • With the exception of gambling disorder, behavioral addictions have received slim recognition in psychiatry’s diagnostic manuals—although doctors and researchers often still treat them as legitimate and potentially devastating disorders.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In this iteration, their physiques are displayed not for aesthetic purposes but as a visual manifestation of volatile power.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Some undergo cosmetic procedures and reportedly inject their bodies with peptides, testosterone, and other substances that enhance their physiques.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There has remained an overarching philosophy to the way West dresses the Dune universe.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The right pick comes down to how the recipient already dresses and which specific features each jacket actually offers.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The PBMs have faced criticisms after research has shown their practices can drive up the cost of healthcare.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Species living on sandy seabeds or those with very different body shapes and arm lengths might use different strategies to negotiate openings, Kuba added.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Diamonds are custom-cut in step and baguette shapes to follow each curve, with some pieces in the diamond suite topping the 12-carat mark.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Petrova was detained by customs agents at Boston's Logan International Airport in February 2025 for carrying undeclared biological samples.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • China's exports of yttrium oxide to Japan collapsed to 4,000 kilograms in September from 51,000 kilograms a year earlier, according to Chinese customs data.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • There will be nonstop panels on TV and livestreams, analysts repeating analysis of days-old polls, and — come afternoon — figures from exit polls suggesting that Hispanics are voting in large numbers, or that the economy is a major issue.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In fact, only 33 colleges and universities in the country admit 10% or fewer of their undergraduate applicants, NACAC figures show.
    — Jon Marcus, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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