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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The Pan American Health Organization determined that measles has circulated continuously in parts of Canada for at least 12 months, the threshold for losing elimination status.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 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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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The issues began when Asuka constantly offered Sky help in her WWE Women's World Championship matches.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Formal inquiries began after complaints that personal information shared only in private realms was routinely exposed on the front pages of national newspapers, causing distress and compromising the safety of those targeted.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The vaccine is highly effective, according to global health groups, and is routinely administered in some 150 countries.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Winkler Bakery Winston-Salem, North Carolina Established in 1807, this Old Salem bakery is one of the oldest continually operating bakeries in the South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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And researchers and regulators continually monitor all vaccines.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 2025.
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