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
And also like the fat bears of Katmai, every bear here has their own habits and quirks. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 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 Fourth, pediatricians should remind families to practice healthy habits with children. — Katie Lockwood, STAT, 28 Oct. 2026 But his daily work, habits, and personality will certainly provide him a chance. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 But some categories were left entirely blank by Gen Z, offering a glimpse into how different their lifestyle habits are from older generations. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 28 Oct. 2026 For Yador, the challenge was adapting Hoorae’s storytelling to the digital world’s existing habits. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2026 Everyday habits will still matter most Even the smartest kitchen appliance cabinet can’t replace good habits. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Along with tips for creating a Mediterranean pantry, shopping, menu-pairing, the book also promotes healthy lifestyle habits such as getting regular exercise and enough rest. — Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 22 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
  • The teenager missed her mother’s cooking, her hugs, and their small, ordinary rituals of life together – reading, shopping, and singing.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Patel-Dunn told CNBC that 30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercise four or five times a week can measurably improve mood, a signal of how much daily behavior shapes seasonal mental health, and how early rituals compound across the darker months.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 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
  • New to the collaboration is the Adidas BW Army, rebranded by Wales Bonner as the Adidas PW Pony, which dresses the iconic German Army Trainer silhouette in black and khaki pony hair uppers that are contrasted with stamped lizard print leather.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Possessing a Midwestern accent, Calvin Klein dresses, Black American skin and hair care products, and a butter-pecan skin tone, Ericka quickly wins over the crew Paulina has ruled for years.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The news conference exchange followed the release of a 22-page congressional report detailing widespread practices across New York City prosecutors' offices.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • With a few exceptions, practices for base-camping teams weren’t open to fans, which could have altered their decision to remain in Kansas City.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • To build one, incorporate plants with different colors, scents, textures and shapes.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • There are elongated east-west shapes that tap into one of the year’s biggest accessory trends, alongside more relaxed, but equally of-the-moment slouchy options.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Andrus said candy shipments were delayed in customs while officials checked labeling and safety requirements.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The mass wedding was a wonderful thing, but age-old customs should not be tampered with.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The cost figures draw on the Family Budget Calculator developed by the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute from federal data on rents, food costs and consumer spending, with The Post’s own health care estimates.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Another star turn goes to Mary Ellen Pleasant, who was arguably America’s first Black millionaire and inarguably one of the most canny and chameleonlike figures this country has ever produced.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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