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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The overly earnest character speaks in a hilariously cringey Gen Z self-help psychobabble that continuously grates on Enrique’s nerves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025 -
An explainability agent can continuously reassess stocking levels by analyzing supply, demand, asset usage, and work orders.—
Paul J. Noble,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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No matter how firm our beauty boundaries may be, a product will always come around and test them.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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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
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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In previous years, when politicians like Geert Wilders of the Netherlands and Britain's Michael Gove, or authors like France's Michel Houellebecq raised alarms about the growing prevalence of political Islam on the Continent, they were routinely dismissed as cranks, alarmists, or simply as racists.—
Ilan Berman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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For example, if the app is a run-of-the-mill type of application that covers things that have been done routinely before, a code generator can especially be advantageous.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
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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Democrats tend to blame oil companies, regularly accusing them of gouging to make excessive profits and even passing state legislation to prevent it.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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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
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 13 Jun. 2025.
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