as in continuously
in a frequent or repeated manner
He gambles habitually, much to the concern of his family. a jumpy dog that habitually barks at anything that makes a sound
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitually
Adverb
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By doing the heavy lifting of continuously sifting through maintenance and operational data, the AI system can automatically generate insights about potential deviations and risks that may not seem obvious when manually trying to sort through all that data.—
Michael Amori,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
In-fighting often hindered the progress of Hulu as its strategy continuously shifted.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules — cover your back — always apply.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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What's not always easy to decipher, however, is what represents real change and what's just noise.—
Kevin Akeroyd,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Having a player who is constantly creating second chances for your team is a huge boost to your offense.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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For years, Bitdefender has scored poorly in this test, rescued by its routinely stellar lab scores.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Trump wants $1 billion for private Mars exploration Musk could also have some assistance from the White House, as President Trump has routinely voiced his support for SpaceX's Martian ambitions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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With expectations continually rising, now is a good time for CEOs not only to review organizational performance metrics but also to conduct a self-audit.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Plus, continually eating small amounts of food can be less satisfying than eating a large amount of food all at once.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Inspect your cookware regularly for chips, burrs, warping, or rough bottoms, as these can cause surface scratches.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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Holcombe recommends regularly wearing compression socks on long-hauls.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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To prevent mold and bacteria from forming, wash them more frequently and store fresh towels in a non-humid space such as a linen closet.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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In the years since, the four have filmed a sequel, all had babies, and frequently reunited for lots of love, laughter and plenty of selfies.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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One thing the current FCC chairman has often has been bringing up lately is the low trust of the national news media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 June 2025
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Williams will often tell her stories of those two storms to warn Central Florida residents — even those who have lived in the region for decades — that a hurricane’s rains are just as dangerous as its winds.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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