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
The Virgo Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, making tasks, health habits, and schedules more noticeable. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Then there are other habits that help to improve cognitive health and overall health. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Summary Productivity expert Neal Schore challenges conventional wisdom, arguing that true time loss stems not from poor planning but from internal factors like fear, overthinking, and emotional habits. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Quebec has long had a distinct online classifieds culture, shaped by French-language expectations, local browsing habits and region-specific advertising communities. Ascend Agency, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 American eating habits are shifting toward high-protein options, prompting major fast-food chains to reimagine traditional morning foods to meet growing consumer demand for functional nutrition. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The hunter who understands something about grouse eating habits and where to look for preferred foods improves his chances at bagging ol’ ruff. Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Keep Watering Consistent Consistent watering is one of the most important habits for keeping dahlias from going limp, especially during the hottest part of the growing season. The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026 Borrowers seem to be tightening up their habits, but that discipline hasn’t brought costs down. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
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
  • Yet Saint-Tropez remains stubbornly itself, with social rituals and unspoken conventions that aren't always obvious at first.
    Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The story follows a husband and wife who buy their dream ranch only to discover the land is alive with ancient spirits, and survival means submitting to increasingly disturbing rituals with each turn of the season.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But in its inclusions and exclusions, the doc lets viewers draw some conclusions about him and his own addictions to repeatedly telling stories in this vein.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, those with chronic addictions who are poor (because rich people with addictions are rarely as visible) will continue to be swept up, and left with a system riddled with false promises and real penalties.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The role turned Ritchson into a household name, and his willingness to discuss what the transformation cost him is reshaping how audiences talk about male body image, hormone therapy and Hollywood physiques.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026
  • The Westminster Christian grad, 50, has long been linked to women who take serious care of their physiques.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Later, CeCe dresses her up in a pink tutu and makes up a dance for her kitten.
    Parents, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Regardless, men behaving in a repulsed or shocked way when a man dresses feminine or in women’s clothing is homophobic.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Elarms-Orr has been sprinkled into first-team time throughout open practices.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Medical practices throughout the world were roughly similar, but the consistency of the messaging helped engender a level of trust that went missing in other locales.
    T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This combination will also naturally create unique shapes and proportion play.
    Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Chairs, sofas, and tables with different leg shapes, heights, and orientations create competing lines that make a small space feel busy.
    Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Wednesday’s program began with a performance of Chinese classical music, followed by hands-on activities for families inspired by traditional Qixi customs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The latter recounts his travels to the island of Utopia and outlines its customs, which contrast sharply with common practice in England.
    Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Team-mate Mbaye has also been discussed this summer but senior Liverpool figures insist their interest has only been exploratory to date and strongly dismissed suggestions that personal terms have already been agreed with the 18-year-old.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The past year has seen the first prosecutions of soldiers and military figures using classified knowledge to make money on these prediction markets.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026

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