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
Going to the movies became something Americans did occasionally rather than habitually.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, USA Today, 15 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
Weinstein’s precipitous downfall came after the New Yorker and The New York Times published explosive investigative reporting in late 2017 accusing him of habitually preying on women from his powerful perch in Hollywood and blacklisting those who rejected him.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 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, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Devoid of a factual baseline, individuals habitually absorb a toxic narrative regarding themselves.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Compared with the hair-raising language Trump has habitually used about immigrants in the US, his evocation of the Iranian menace was notably underpowered.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
The country has habitually funded and supplied weapons to various proxy militias across the Middle East, such as the Houthis in Yemen, who in recent years have regularly disrupted trade and shipping in the Red Sea and around the Horn of Africa.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
These issues are far more pronounced for young professionals who don’t have the luxury or goodwill to be habitually tardy to work.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Rey Covarrubias Jr, USA Today, 15 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
Weinstein’s precipitous downfall came after the New Yorker and The New York Times published explosive investigative reporting in late 2017 accusing him of habitually preying on women from his powerful perch in Hollywood and blacklisting those who rejected him.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 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, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Devoid of a factual baseline, individuals habitually absorb a toxic narrative regarding themselves.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Compared with the hair-raising language Trump has habitually used about immigrants in the US, his evocation of the Iranian menace was notably underpowered.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
The country has habitually funded and supplied weapons to various proxy militias across the Middle East, such as the Houthis in Yemen, who in recent years have regularly disrupted trade and shipping in the Red Sea and around the Horn of Africa.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
These issues are far more pronounced for young professionals who don’t have the luxury or goodwill to be habitually tardy to work.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitually
Adverb
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Maryland’s State House, which is the oldest continuously operating legislative building in the country, where General George Washington resigned his commission as head of the Continental Army, is a place defined by moments that shape the future.—
Lester Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The celebrity’s vast collection of furniture and decor — beloved by Wayfair shoppers and PEOPLE readers alike — is always chock-full of impressive deals.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wellington, New Zealand — Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Together, these two superb artists make much of Yarris constantly seeking the light, as Yarris searches for a way forward from the blackness of death row.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Back then, Kennedy was constantly fending off accusations from Protestant ecclesiastic types who were wary that his nomination meant the pontiff, John XXIII, was already packing his bags for a move into the White House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Some of them were armed, an unusual sight in London where most officers do not routinely carry guns.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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In a longer American life—one that now routinely extends into the early eighties—the forties are barely the midpoint.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Each of us moves through a world strewn with figurative mountains and molehills, continually assessing what matters more and what matters less.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Motorsports sanctioning bodies and manufacturers continually work to improve safety measures, to better protect competitors, spectators, track personnel and others every time racers strap on their helmets, buckle their safety belts, take to the track and compete.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Wiping down counters and vacuuming regularly also helps, Anthony says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Police throughout the United States regularly raided gay hangouts in the 1950s and ‘60s.—
Julio Capó,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Those two films are commonly described as meditations on the futility of violence in a world where justice takes the form of endless attacks and reprisals.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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It’s found naturally in grains like wheat and barley and is also commonly added to other breads and many baked goods.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Benue has been a hot spot for armed violence in Nigeria's northern region where armed gangs often target remote villagers and travelers with violent killings and kidnapping for ransom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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For more quotidian looks, the Queen often utilized the visual power of color.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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