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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
As Pluto goes retrograde today, note a health or work crisis that habitually rears its head.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Colette, Mark Twain, and William Wordsworth all wrote habitually from bed, for reasons having to do with infirmity, comfort, and warding off distraction; Frida Kahlo painted self-portraits from bed, including the dreams that transcended her physical confinement.
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Literary Hub,
21 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.
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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.
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Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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
Colette, Mark Twain, and William Wordsworth all wrote habitually from bed, for reasons having to do with infirmity, comfort, and warding off distraction; Frida Kahlo painted self-portraits from bed, including the dreams that transcended her physical confinement.
—
Literary Hub,
21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitually
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The robots work continuously within the factory environment, coordinating with human employees and other automation systems.
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Another way of looking at it is that the race is nowhere near over, and that the lead will continuously shift as time goes on.
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But the solution isn't always a plane ticket.
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Camping doesn’t always entail roughing it.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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The show follows the titular Shaun, who lives on a quiet British farm with his flock and is constantly trying to add excitement to their quaint lifestyles, often causing trouble for their farmer and the sheepdog Bitzer.
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And tail events, as 2008, 2020, and the 2023 regional bank failures all demonstrated, are routinely underestimated by the very institutions being asked to assess their own risk.
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Police officers routinely respond to service calls involving social problems we are not equipped to handle.
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Through the fantastical nature of this story and the original nature of the omniscient narrator Ahmad is able to continually surprise.
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Starlight, which sits on 16 acres in Swope Park, is the largest and oldest continually operating performing arts organization in Kansas City.
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Key Lime Air, a charter air service, sought to lease 1,200 square feet of office and storage space at the airport last year — the kind of agreement Denver International Airport regularly enters into with airlines.
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Non-manufacturing teams are spending more time in the plants than ever, and executive visits happen more regularly over the big, scripted affairs of yesteryears.
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This anonymous political cash is commonly known as dark money, and its prevalence is growing.
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Like many of the wellness habits that cost almost nothing, the practices most commonly associated with nervous system regulation tend to be simple, accessible and easy to incorporate into daily life.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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Carpet shampoos often have a strong fragrance, which can irritate those sensitive to scent.
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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