habitually

adverb

Definition of habituallynext
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 Public discourse habitually links dollar death to sudden economic disaster—a cratering currency, sovereign debt default, or hyperinflation. — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026 But those same fans are habitually suspicious of commercialism, virtual guaranteeing that a Bundesliga game could never be staged outside of Germany. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 14 July 2026 The chewing training is a game-changer for someone who habitually multi-tasks while eating. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Steven Soderbergh recounts how Lean, who started out as an editor, would habitually shape a first cut without dialogue or sound, letting the images alone tell the story — an approach Soderbergh stole and still uses to this day. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 In reality, these rules frequently apply to anyone who owns property there or who habitually resides in that jurisdiction. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 In 2014, the Ig Nobel Prize in psychology went to a trio of researchers who found that people who habitually stay up late are, on average, more self-admiring, more manipulative and more psychopathic than people who habitually arise early in the morning. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 Ironically, as consumers habitually use AI agents to shop and transact, they are also expected to develop a greater appetite for live experiences interacting with humanity in stores and shopping centers. — David Moin, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 As Pluto goes retrograde today, note a health or work crisis that habitually rears its head. — Usa Today, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitually
  1. continuously
  2. always
  3. constantly
  4. routinely
  5. continually
  6. regularly
  7. commonly
  8. often
Adverb
  • As guests tuck in to homemade waffles topped with plump berries, the general manager talks about the history of the city’s oldest, continuously operating hotel — a landmark on the New River since 1936.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Alert volume that buries a response team isn't a burden for a system built to triage continuously.
    — Karthik Kannan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • John Schreiber The MLB trade deadline is always kind to high-leverage relievers.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Check board certification Many clinics say their surgeons are board-certified, but this is not always the case.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Anderson’s injury record is slightly worse by virtue of a stress fracture in his back that kept him out for four months in the middle of the 2023-24 season, but over the two subsequent campaigns both have been near-constantly available.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Clark is the one constantly subjected to excessive physicality from other WNBA players, and Armour still finds a way to make the aftermath her responsibility.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Nelson Mandela served a single term and stepped down in 1999, on a continent where liberation leaders routinely became presidents for life.
    — Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026
  • Local police routinely receive extensive instruction in traffic stops, neighborhood patrol, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and managing unpredictable encounters with the public.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Definition of routinely
Adverb
  • The team continually assesses and resets what matters most as circumstances change.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Occasional proposals were floated by outside groups to use McAuley, though funding continually was a challenge.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • Video clips of Guarino performing the Endo One procedure — which involves repeatedly stabbing the skin with a thin, cylindrical rod, releasing a red laser — are posted regularly on his and EvoSkin’s Instagram accounts.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Children who regularly eat healthy foods growing up are more likely to maintain those habits later, which can reduce the risk of chronic diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of regularly
Adverb
  • Most commonly, Apple has held its keynote exactly eight days after Labor Day, in 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2025, because the company favors a Tuesday event.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The best pineapple for canning is the MD2, a super-sweet, low-acid variety commonly grown in Costa Rica, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and the Philippines.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of commonly
Adverb
  • In practical terms, that means getting in a line of biblical proportions, often under a blazing sun, and hoping for the best.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
  • Naturally, those walks have often turned into quests for something cold, boozy and blended.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of often

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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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