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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Each of those career stages was a period of personal and professional growth made possible by continuously planning for, training for and stepping up to take on new or greater scope and responsibility.—
Philip Samson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
Though it's been continuously upgraded since it was first built in 1979, the Lindner Family Tennis Center was starting to show its age, according to Dell, and past projects on the site left it feeling disconnected and lacking a cohesive identity.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Maybe that’s intentional on King’s part; maybe Carrie was always a screen for viewers to project our aspirations and insecurities on.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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With all eyes on Alaska for President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's right-hand man Andriy Yermak's profile is rising, but not always for the right reasons.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Reference to the puppy-killing becomes a recurring gag throughout the episode, along with her face melting away and having to be constantly patched up by a team of makeup artists.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The average foot is home to billions of bacteria, which live off the sweat that your feet are constantly producing.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The commercial rocket launch company leads the way in U.S. spaceflight missions by routinely conducting Starlink satellite deployments using its Falcon 9 rocket from both California and Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Public records are routinely requested by journalists and the public, and, depending on the request, can take weeks, months or years to be released.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Still, Huynh’s name continually popped up in testimony.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
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Wolff has continually backed Hamilton this season, believing that the great driver will adjust soon.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Reinvestment has regularly been smart, such as moves for Ballard, Dennis Cirkin, Romaine Mundle and Eliezer Mayenda, which have complemented the emergence of academy graduates that include Anthony Patterson, Chris Rigg, Dan Neil and Watson.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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The group regularly sees multiple collections — including proper studio albums — living on the same tallies, as fans in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom (where several members hail from) continue to stream and buy the act’s music in huge numbers.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Key terms were frequently left undefined and often criteria was missing to determine if a covered claim had occurred at all.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the night, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Express offered accessible ways to enhance photos and design custom hosting details — tools Hayden frequently turns to for a polished yet authentic aesthetic, such as menu cards and custom name tags for guests.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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When Athletes Typically Earn Prize Money The simplest answer as to why earnings are often held up is anti-doping control.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Why quiet firing happens Quiet firing often stems from a desire to avoid costs and risks.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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