1
as in rituals
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it was his habit to rise early
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2
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
june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Doors are opened for you, preferences and habits are remembered, and concierge requests are handled with quiet confidence.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Those subtle habits shape everything from workplace communication to who gets seen as leadership material.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Why nonstick cookware overheats so easily A few common cooking habits sharply increase the risk of releasing PTFE fumes.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
And critics say the governor is asking one generation to solve a problem created by the poor savings habits of three, dating back to 1939.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Then-Bruins head coach Pat Burns had little forgiveness for a young Thornton’s poor defensive habits and lack of physicality.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Productivity may depend less on intensity and more on repeatable habits today.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
This change also shows how much lifestyle habits have become more important.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
What cooking habits create the biggest risk?
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Doors are opened for you, preferences and habits are remembered, and concierge requests are handled with quiet confidence.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Those subtle habits shape everything from workplace communication to who gets seen as leadership material.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Why nonstick cookware overheats so easily A few common cooking habits sharply increase the risk of releasing PTFE fumes.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
And critics say the governor is asking one generation to solve a problem created by the poor savings habits of three, dating back to 1939.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Then-Bruins head coach Pat Burns had little forgiveness for a young Thornton’s poor defensive habits and lack of physicality.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Productivity may depend less on intensity and more on repeatable habits today.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
This change also shows how much lifestyle habits have become more important.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 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
Noun
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The spa The spa is small and intentional, with treatments focused on restoration rather than over-the-top rituals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Performers in traditional dress portray Inca nobility, priests and warriors, and the rituals are conducted in Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire and still widely spoken in the Andes today.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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And unlike drug addictions, problem gambling can more easily go undetected by friends and family members.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The tragic death of Matthew Perry was heartbreaking for millions who loved him as an actor and admired him as a man who fought, often publicly and painfully, to overcome his addictions.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
Noun
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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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More than a third of US skincare practices now offer exosome skincare, a cellular-level treatment that promises to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The summit is an in-person gathering focused on real-world wellness practices.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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As the rocks eroded and wore away into their iconic shapes, there were Indigenous people who hunted, gathered and farmed beside them.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Chestnuts bloom in these graceful, long pine-tree shapes, which look like a symbol of something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The most famous Colombian fan is Gustavo Llanos, known as El Cole (Birdman), who dresses like a tri-colored bird and has been to every World Cup Colombia participated in since 1990.—
Michelle Kaufman
May 29,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Hannah dresses less like a modern college student and more like how an older generation remembers quirky girls dressing in their own late teens and early twenties.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
Noun
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One of them, the manager of an import company, has been linked to a previous cocaine shipment by Spanish customs, the statement said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Travelers stay with a host family, share meals, learn customs firsthand and gain insider knowledge no guidebook can offer.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Altogether, Russia fired 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian Air Force figures, which said the vast bulk of the drones and just over half of the missiles were shot down.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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