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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These agents can continuously oversee transactions and customer activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025 -
Kevin has continuously pushed boundaries in entertainment.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The boys club that comprises this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class also contains a female solo musician who has always been a striking presence: Cyndi Lauper.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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These tests are expensive, invasive and not always easy to access.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter, 1 piece at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce emulsifies and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. 4: Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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This big reserve allows Tesla to constantly put efforts into pursuing its visionary initiatives.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Other than that, the backdrop to games is routinely serene, devoid of an edge, undercurrent of intimidation or resounding support.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Read more: Cybersecurity Experts Are Sounding the Alarm on DOGE Federal agencies are routinely on the lookout for tech workers, whose skills are in high demand and who can often draw far better salaries in the private sector.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There’s a sensor dry feature that continually monitors temperature and moisture to determine the appropriate drying time.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Under America's new trading framework, and the continually expanding list of nations and goods subject to President Donald Trump's tariffs, many states will be forced to spend billions more to sustain their current levels of imports.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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And that is collecting information on their players, the players who will be central to this becoming a team that is regularly playing in front of that crowd at this time of year and even deeper into the spring.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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In 2008, artists such as Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry regularly appeared on the music charts.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Since then, it’s frequently been the target of litigation, starting in 1947 when the duo sued to invalidate DC’s ownership of the rights to Superman.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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Our expert take The American Express® Green Card is geared toward those who frequently travel and eat out often, but don’t want to shell out on a premium card.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Location always dictates the context of home pricing, for example oceanfront California homes often do not include air conditioning, a factor that would otherwise undermine property value.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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There was often more short-term volatility and losses on the way to those positive one-year results.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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