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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
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recognizing that pattern can help parents anticipate and take practical steps early, such as helping kids improve hygiene habits and planning for backup child care before illness strikes.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Consistent lifestyle habits, including healthy eating, exercise, and good sleep, remain the most powerful tools for protecting your mind as you age.
—Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Operational habits support the numbers.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Its shares are falling more than 10% Wednesday night after the burrito chain — and Niccol’s former employer — lowered guidance and offered cautious commentary around younger consumer eating habits.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Although chocolate can sometimes be associated with unhealthy habits, like eating too much sugar, dark chocolate has many redeeming qualities.
—Christina Manian, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
But to keep from developing poor habits, a new shooter needs a bow that fits.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
The company's annual survey reveals the most popular side dishes across the nation in 2025 for Thanksgiving dinner, along with standard and changing holiday habits.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recognizing that pattern can help parents anticipate and take practical steps early, such as helping kids improve hygiene habits and planning for backup child care before illness strikes.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Consistent lifestyle habits, including healthy eating, exercise, and good sleep, remain the most powerful tools for protecting your mind as you age.
—Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Operational habits support the numbers.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Its shares are falling more than 10% Wednesday night after the burrito chain — and Niccol’s former employer — lowered guidance and offered cautious commentary around younger consumer eating habits.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Although chocolate can sometimes be associated with unhealthy habits, like eating too much sugar, dark chocolate has many redeeming qualities.
—Christina Manian, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
But to keep from developing poor habits, a new shooter needs a bow that fits.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habits
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Living in Denver means the trails are never far away, and fall hiking has become one of my favorite seasonal rituals—crisp mornings, the scent of pine, and light that makes everything glow.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The rituals were ancient, unchanged since Rustin had sat for his.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Elliott and Ellis’ characters are their addictions.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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And who on campus is qualified to treat this gusher of gambling addictions?—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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Jost simply ratcheted up the volume and the attacks on soldiers’ physiques.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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In one picture, the married couple's younger son, Joaquin, looked like a spitting image of his dad, both showing off their toned physiques in a shirtless snap by the water.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The shooting sparked outrage, and changes to official practices around law enforcement and people with mental illnesses.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Nov. 2025
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More than 170,000 providers currently use the platform, which is a favorite for ambulatory care practices.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The system can add stitches in any direction, including forward, backward and diagonal, allowing users to produce complex shapes with varying stiffness across different sections.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Lillusory Lounge Set Fans of flowy silhouettes and wide-leg pants will like the shapes created by Lillusory’s loungey ensemble.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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My wife is lovely and dresses me.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Back in the bamboo and tarpaulin tents which blanket the hillsides of Cox’s Bazar, refugee Mariam Khatun dresses her three small children and prepares a meal – these daily tasks the only thing keeping her going since the death of her eldest daughter, Estafa.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The country imported about 138,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from China in 2024, nearly 100,000 more than the year before, according to Brazilian customs data.—
Merritt Enright,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since 2022, customs officials have rejected shipments amounting to $240 million from Malaysia, $260 million from Thailand and $120 million from Vietnam, or quadruple the $150 million from China itself.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turnout figures for the Sacramento region show the Yes on 50 campaign benefitted from low voter turnout compared to other recent elections.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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