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 habitually
This compensation pattern is common in people who sit for long hours, train with limited focus on rotation or habitually hold tension in their upper bodies.
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
From orphans to widows, thousands of Armenians have found nourishment from this community protagonist, who is still comforting children who habitually ration their birthday cake.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
A certain perception of Arsenal’s mental frailties persists, as if this is not just the same team that faltered in the final stages in 2022-23 but the same one that habitually cracked under pressure in the later years of Wenger’s tenure.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In contrast, couples who habitually smooth over problems to preserve harmony often report lower intimacy over time, even when their relationships appear calm from the outside.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
People who are habitually more compassionate, patient and self-controlled tend to experience better well-being.
—Michael Prinzing, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
This is a guy who habitually opens his records with a piece of spoken poetry.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Instead, Funnell suggests starting with a cross-sectional study comparing athletes who habitually drink during training to those who don’t, to see if the former group is less affected by dehydration.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
The 36-year-old Nickelodeon alum, who reportedly struggles with addiction to meth and habitually turns down local authorities’ offers of treatment and temporary housing, was napping on a stoop Monday, according to footage obtained by TMZ.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
From orphans to widows, thousands of Armenians have found nourishment from this community protagonist, who is still comforting children who habitually ration their birthday cake.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
A certain perception of Arsenal’s mental frailties persists, as if this is not just the same team that faltered in the final stages in 2022-23 but the same one that habitually cracked under pressure in the later years of Wenger’s tenure.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In contrast, couples who habitually smooth over problems to preserve harmony often report lower intimacy over time, even when their relationships appear calm from the outside.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
People who are habitually more compassionate, patient and self-controlled tend to experience better well-being.
—Michael Prinzing, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
This is a guy who habitually opens his records with a piece of spoken poetry.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Instead, Funnell suggests starting with a cross-sectional study comparing athletes who habitually drink during training to those who don’t, to see if the former group is less affected by dehydration.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
The 36-year-old Nickelodeon alum, who reportedly struggles with addiction to meth and habitually turns down local authorities’ offers of treatment and temporary housing, was napping on a stoop Monday, according to footage obtained by TMZ.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitually
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2026
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The device, a small, hexagonal silicone sensor worn on a patient’s chest, continuously tracked vital signs such as heart rate, temperature and breathing patterns.—
Hilke Schellmann,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Manchester United world always has something happening, just not as much this season as usual.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Because moving fast isn’t always a sign of progress.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Viewers voted to create teams for every major round of the competition, which meant the trainees were constantly reassembled into new lineups, with low-ranking contestants eliminated.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Education officials constantly press for more state spending, which is governed by complicated formulas in a 1988 ballot measure, Proposition 98.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Generally, Moore says that drugs intended for occasional use, such as cold or allergy medications, might make more sense to sell OTC than those that need to be taken routinely for a chronic condition, such as blood pressure medication.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her accessories, much like her clothing, were tight in number but deliberate in choice—subtle details that gained meaning through repetition—much of which is routinely passed over today in comparison to her clothing.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Other spots to add to your Amarillo itinerary include the GoldenLight Cafe, which is said to be one of the oldest continually operating restaurants on Route 66, the Big Texas Steak Ranch, and the Jack Sisemore RV Museum.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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What l find tiresome is l feel l am continually getting advice from people about different treatments, meds, PT, how to walk, blah blah.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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After rotating regularly between four bigs for much of the year, Gottlieb entrusted redshirt freshman Laura Williams with the lion’s share of opportunities at the five Thursday.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yet videos reviewed by CNN showed officers regularly detaining or threatening to arrest people who never appeared to cross that line.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Residents and local officials reported burning vehicles and blocked roads in several cities, a tactic commonly used by criminal groups to disrupt security forces and restrict movement.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Such tactics are commonly used by the cartels to block military operations.—
Fabiola Sánchez,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Angst over the city’s changing demographics has often erupted in Springfield’s city commission meetings, where citizens can speak their mind at an open podium.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The team also addressed a major disadvantage that HV devices often face with saltwater.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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