habitually

Definition of habituallynext

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Recent Examples of habitually The chewing training is a game-changer for someone who habitually multi-tasks while eating. Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Steven Soderbergh recounts how Lean, who started out as an editor, would habitually shape a first cut without dialogue or sound, letting the images alone tell the story — an approach Soderbergh stole and still uses to this day. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 In reality, these rules frequently apply to anyone who owns property there or who habitually resides in that jurisdiction. Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 In 2014, the Ig Nobel Prize in psychology went to a trio of researchers who found that people who habitually stay up late are, on average, more self-admiring, more manipulative and more psychopathic than people who habitually arise early in the morning. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 Ironically, as consumers habitually use AI agents to shop and transact, they are also expected to develop a greater appetite for live experiences interacting with humanity in stores and shopping centers. David Moin, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 As Pluto goes retrograde today, note a health or work crisis that habitually rears its head. Usa Today, USA Today, 6 May 2026 Colette, Mark Twain, and William Wordsworth all wrote habitually from bed, for reasons having to do with infirmity, comfort, and warding off distraction; Frida Kahlo painted self-portraits from bed, including the dreams that transcended her physical confinement. Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026 In Famesick, Dunham says Driver would habitually yell on set, once even throwing a chair against the wall next to her and puncturing the wall of his trailer with a fist. Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitually
Adverb
  • Scaling breakthrough propulsion Unlike conventional rocket engines that rely on subsonic combustion, Venus’ RDRE generates thrust through a continuously rotating supersonic detonation wave inside the combustion chamber.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • Hitler fought on the Western Front from 1914 to 1918 almost continuously.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Adverb
  • The level of soccer wasn’t always high, but the elevation and drama were — two goals 98 seconds apart, two PKs, one red card, endless stoppage time, two nations holding their breaths.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Coleman cites Collins, Platner’s opponent, as the resilient Republican who doesn’t always toe the party line, keeping her constituency more in mind in her decision-making.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Adverb
  • Growth also generates the revenue that allows government to invest in public safety, schools and infrastructure without constantly returning to the same well of higher taxes and fewer resources.
    Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Adverb
  • In recent seasons, the Phillies have routinely searched for outfield reinforcements without any newcomer really seizing a long-term everyday opportunity.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Seattle is led by Dominique Malonga, a 6-foot-6 second-year center, who routinely dunks in pregame warmups and has made a 3-pointer in nine of the 14 games she’s played in this season.
    John W. Davis, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
Adverb
  • The weapon of choice to keep the screwworm at bay is a plant in Pacora, Panama, that has been continually churning out sterile flies, which mate with wild female flies to halt reproduction.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Team Priorities In today’s environment, priorities must be continually assessed and reset.
    Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Adverb
  • She is regularly cited as one of the most influential figures in popular culture of the 21st century.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 8 July 2026
  • MrBeast, a YouTuber who stages elaborate stunts, such as a real-life Squid Game, regularly gets hundreds of millions of views.
    Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Adverb
  • Here's what to know about endometriosis, what causes it and how it is commonly treated.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Cyclosporiasis is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), commonly sold as Bactrim, Septra and Cotrim, taken for 10 days, according to the CDC.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Adverb
  • Over the last year, Newsom has begun to speak more often about the nation’s wealth inequality.
    Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Graduating seniors are often asked to envision their futures.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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