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as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
she admits she's a habitual procrastinator, but she still manages to meet all her deadlines
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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
her supervisor warned her that she could be fired for habitual tardiness
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Recent Examples of habitual
Medium spiny neurons play an important role in habit formation, the process by which a behavior becomes automatic and habitual – think compulsions.
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Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 13 May 2025
The children’s parents — identified as a 53-year-old German man and his 48-year-old American wife, who also owned a German passport — were arrested and charged with domestic violence with habitual psychological abuse and child abandonment, according to police, per ABC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 May 2025
And as a habitual transgressor of rules and norms, Trump seems unlikely to stick to any parameters that might mitigate the conflicts among great powers that would inevitably crop up.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
But what if the solution to your habitual stress is actually more stress?
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
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Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 13 May 2025
The children’s parents — identified as a 53-year-old German man and his 48-year-old American wife, who also owned a German passport — were arrested and charged with domestic violence with habitual psychological abuse and child abandonment, according to police, per ABC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 May 2025
And as a habitual transgressor of rules and norms, Trump seems unlikely to stick to any parameters that might mitigate the conflicts among great powers that would inevitably crop up.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
But what if the solution to your habitual stress is actually more stress?
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitual
Adjective
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In comparison, many people use hot therapy to manage chronic conditions, aching joints, and tight muscles.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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The antioxidants and other nutrients in eggs may reduce the risk of chronic health conditions like heart disease.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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But frequent policy shifts and developments have been muddying the picture.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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But some critics have noted his erratic behavior, such as his Nazi-like gesture at a rally, garbled answers during interviews, and frequent insults of top Trump officials.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Typically, mop heads last about three months with regular use, and some manufacturers recommend replacing them every three months as well.—
Amanda Ogle,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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And yet, for many, that's a price worth paying to have Central Park in your backyard, the Met as your local museum, and Broadway-caliber talent for regular entertainment.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Modern belt drive systems, such as those from Gates, are made of a complex mixture of materials (above) that provide a service life far longer than a chain, operate in near silence, and require little to no maintenance, apart from periodic tension adjustments.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The suit claims the Trump administration’s decision to cut short the duration of immigration and work authorizations for Haitians was done in violation of immigration law and without the proper periodic review that the TPS statute requires.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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But the plan has, so far, failed due to repeated challenges in Italian courts.—
Llazar Semini,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Chitralekha Zutshi, a professor of history at William & Mary, notes that the desire for autonomy by groups in the region has resulted in numerous independence movements and repeated uprisings.—
Matt Williams,
The Conversation,
7 May 2025
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“Habitual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitual. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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