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
Compared with the hair-raising language Trump has habitually used about immigrants in the US, his evocation of the Iranian menace was notably underpowered.
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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
These days, players almost habitually conceal their mouths when talking, whether behind their hands or by pulling up their shirts.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
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
These days, players almost habitually conceal their mouths when talking, whether behind their hands or by pulling up their shirts.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
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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But these challenges are not unusual — and in many cases, they are routinely addressed through design, mitigation or negotiation.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Luxury yachters, kayakers, and recreational fishermen routinely navigate these waterways without knowing their connection to enslavement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The building had kept deteriorating over the course of time, with people continually breaking in, Olson said.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Brandy Monk-Payton, a professor of communication and media studies at Fordham University and contributor to the book Watching While Black Rebooted, notes that Hollywood seemingly needs to be continually reminded of the buying power of underrepresented groups.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 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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Parkinson’s disease most commonly affects older adults, with the average age of onset in the early to mid-60s.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Automet is a brand that commonly comes up in our editor search to find comfy matching sets.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
12 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 18 Apr. 2026.
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