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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
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The narrators of these songs are trapped inside their habits, aware that the inertia of their personalities is too strong to be moved by another person.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
For years, these seven habits were written on signs lining the baseline at Miami men’s basketball practices for players to learn.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The reason behind this massive decline in jobs is multifaceted — global competition, industry consolidation, changing viewing habits, to name a few — and cannot (yet) be pinned on the looming existential threat of AI.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Americans have been logging more miles since the war with Iran started, according to the analytics company Arity, which tracks driving habits.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Lifestyle Matters More Than Ever No product can fully compensate for poor habits, and in your 40s, lifestyle factors show up on your skin more than ever.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, a few simple habits can make a real difference.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Over time, the system generates insights based on user habits.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
While they are considered apex predators, grizzlies are mostly opportunistic in their eating habits than wolves, Cummings said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The narrators of these songs are trapped inside their habits, aware that the inertia of their personalities is too strong to be moved by another person.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
For years, these seven habits were written on signs lining the baseline at Miami men’s basketball practices for players to learn.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The reason behind this massive decline in jobs is multifaceted — global competition, industry consolidation, changing viewing habits, to name a few — and cannot (yet) be pinned on the looming existential threat of AI.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Americans have been logging more miles since the war with Iran started, according to the analytics company Arity, which tracks driving habits.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Lifestyle Matters More Than Ever No product can fully compensate for poor habits, and in your 40s, lifestyle factors show up on your skin more than ever.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, a few simple habits can make a real difference.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Over time, the system generates insights based on user habits.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habits
Noun
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Humiliation rituals were driving players away from the game.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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This grouped gambling with alcohol use disorder and other addictions.—
Alex Hogan,
STAT,
10 Apr. 2026
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Newer ones such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, broadly known as GLP-1s, have exploded in popularity for weight loss and have shown promise for treating other conditions, such as addictions and neurodegenerative and liver diseases.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
3 Apr. 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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Thanks in part to Ozempic, thin is back in, with once-plus-size celebrities sporting svelter physiques, and some already-slim stars now verging on gaunt.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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In October, attorneys suing ICE for its arrest practices questioned the now-former head of ICE’s Denver field office about a prior Post analysis of the Berkeley data.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Families should consider making a nutritious snack available an hour or so before sports practices so children with that earlier lunch time have energy available to fuel activities.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Available in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and colors, shrubs add eye-catching dimension and character to barren areas.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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With so many shapes and sizes, the possibilities are endless.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
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This redundancy leads to a high margin for error; studies show that customs declarations contain an average of 34 percent errors, causing significant operational disruptions and unexpected costs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Travelers entering the country with vaping devices may face scrutiny at customs, and items brought ashore from cruise ships can be treated as imports under Mexican law.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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But many senior figures within the sport point to claims of positive fan feedback, although so far no official numbers have been released to support these claims from the F1 organization.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Executives at United and American Airlines reported similar figures.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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