as in persistent
being such by habit and not likely to change
a chronic smoker who has quit—many, many times
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Recent Examples of chronic
High interest rates and chronic inflation have also led to an increase in debt defaults and bankruptcy filings, causing a boom in distressed purchases.
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Arman Harutyunyan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Their findings highlight the benefits of physical activity in reducing postpartum depression, weight retention, sleep disturbances and risks of chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Over time, cellular damage leads to chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, dementia, depression, and cancer.
—Dr. Sharon Bergquist, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Not overworked but under-challenged? Rust-out is a workplace phenomenon characterized by chronic boredom and under-stimulation, often resulting in feelings of disengagement and lack of motivation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Arman Harutyunyan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Their findings highlight the benefits of physical activity in reducing postpartum depression, weight retention, sleep disturbances and risks of chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Over time, cellular damage leads to chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, dementia, depression, and cancer.
—Dr. Sharon Bergquist, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Not overworked but under-challenged? Rust-out is a workplace phenomenon characterized by chronic boredom and under-stimulation, often resulting in feelings of disengagement and lack of motivation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronic
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What is the economic term for persistent high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand in a country’s economy?—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Subtle, though persistent hints of light wood smoke add complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The serial killer's brother also turned a letter over to the police in which Jesperson confessed to a total of eight murders.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Based on a true story, this is the tale of a woman (Annaleigh Ashford) whose father (Dennis Quaid) happened to be a serial killer known as Happy Face.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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New flexible behaviors must become habitual for leaders.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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As a habitual offender with at least four prior convictions, Reed faced 10 years to life on the charges.—
John Lynch,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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An inveterate bus rider of the old No. 6, Eldridge believed in public transportation.—
Frederick N. Rasmussen,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Nov. 2024
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Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
3 Nov. 2024
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Back in October 2008, the Saturday Night Live gang was eating dinner at one of creator Lorne Michaels' regular restaurants, Lattanzi, to toast the week's host, Jon Hamm, before heading back to the office to crank out the week's script.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Houston Cougars Houston has the country’s best defense, trapping and forcing turnovers while allowing just 58.4 points per game in winning the Big 12 regular season and conference tournament title.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While this is promising, grocery stores are taking a measured approach before lowering prices, waiting to see if wholesale declines hold steady rather than immediately adjusting retail prices.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Unlike non-porous stainless steel, which doesn’t provide exposure to oxygen, concrete enables slow and steady oxygenation.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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One daughter, loving but stubborn, leaves for Vilna to study nursing.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The true top is still stubborn, though: In 2023 women made up just over 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs, 9% of the FTSE CEOs, and 5.4% of CEOs of the S&P Global Broad Market Index.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Wayside Cross, a mission started in 1928 in Aurora to provide shelter, food and clothing to the homeless, addicted and impoverished, has only grown its programs and reputation in the past century.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps that’s because most of them appear addicted to ether — a byproduct, presumably, of working in Lumon’s ether mill.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Chronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronic. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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