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
McGuane’s style grew less frantic, more habitually elegiac.
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Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
In the rulings thus far in Hemani, lower courts have found the federal statute unconstitutional in this particular case, in which the defendant was not actively intoxicated but does habitually use marijuana.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
This documentary is a behind-the-scenes look at the team that habitually packed the Fishers Events Center and played with the kind of heart and intensity that make women's sports so fun to watch.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
American diplomats have habitually framed Israel as a lone democracy and security partner in the Middle East that shares values and interests with America.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
For instance, lying habitually to a partner and expecting to be trusted and confided in.
—Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Likewise, all price segments, with watches priced over 3,000 Swiss francs – considered a key category habitually driving growth – and entry-price models under 200 Swiss francs most affected.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Combine that with the upcoming trip to Buffalo for a Thursday night showdown against the Bills, a team that has habitually spanked the Dolphins, and an 0-3 start is possible.
—Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Now habitually slow starts – UCLA has already trailed 20-0 twice and 14-0 once – compounded by chronically poor decision-making.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
In the rulings thus far in Hemani, lower courts have found the federal statute unconstitutional in this particular case, in which the defendant was not actively intoxicated but does habitually use marijuana.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
This documentary is a behind-the-scenes look at the team that habitually packed the Fishers Events Center and played with the kind of heart and intensity that make women's sports so fun to watch.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025
American diplomats have habitually framed Israel as a lone democracy and security partner in the Middle East that shares values and interests with America.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
For instance, lying habitually to a partner and expecting to be trusted and confided in.
—Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Likewise, all price segments, with watches priced over 3,000 Swiss francs – considered a key category habitually driving growth – and entry-price models under 200 Swiss francs most affected.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Combine that with the upcoming trip to Buffalo for a Thursday night showdown against the Bills, a team that has habitually spanked the Dolphins, and an 0-3 start is possible.
—Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Now habitually slow starts – UCLA has already trailed 20-0 twice and 14-0 once – compounded by chronically poor decision-making.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitually
Adverb
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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These refugees were overwhelmingly keen to return to their old homes—a right recognized by the UN in General Assembly Resolution 194 but continuously denied by Israel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Researchers also discovered that dark energy had not always been dominant, appearing to begin its rule and start speeding up the expansion of the universe around 5 billion years ago, or roughly 9 billion years after the Big Bang.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The best leaders question assumptions, reimagine progress and always keep humanity at their core.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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These torsional Alfvén waves constantly turn the sun's magnetic field lines back and forth, carrying energy upward through its layers.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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As a mom of three, there is one item my home is constantly overflowing with — plushies.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The rookies The Oilers routinely slow-play NHL rookies and players who do not qualify as rookies but have little or no NHL experience.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Rhesus monkeys had been housed at the Tulane University National Biomedical Research Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, which routinely provides primates to scientific research organizations, according to the university.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The Hungary international is simply too influential in midfield to be continually shifted away from that area.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Maye's connection with veteran star Stefon Diggs, who has 42 catches for 470 yards in his age-32 season, is both undeniable and continually growing.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Install and regularly update strong antivirus software on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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We are all now widowed, but still get together regularly to enjoy plays, operas, dinners out and to celebrate each others’ birthdays.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Expanding options for patients For people with high LDL cholesterol who may not respond sufficiently to commonly used treatments like statins alone, there is already the option to take injectable cholesterol-lowering PCSK9 inhibitors that are currently on the market.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Hunt gardens in the Talega enclave within the city of San Clemente, and praises his purple Polygala x dalmaisiana, commonly known as sweet pea shrub.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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As is often the case when Arsenal and Chelsea meet, this match had the potential to be one of those gloriously uninhibited conflicts.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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According to Blair, the two members on shift would often organize alternative sleeping rotas that left just one individual with a straightforward password and all the power.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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