1
as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it was his habit to rise early
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2
as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs
a cocaine habit of long standing
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as in clothes
archaic
covering for the human body
dressed in the habit of a knight from the golden age of chivalry
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
his exclusive clothing store had habited the town's upper crust for as long as anyone could remember
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Recent Examples of habit
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
The episode’s uneasy conclusion foreshadows the many obstacles, habits, and hangups the couple must tackle on the road to long-term happiness—something Linklater’s movie never has to consider (though its equally superb sequels do, in great depth).
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
Experts have noted costs of doing business and changing habits of state residents as reasons for some eateries closing.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
Give my alter ego a name, describe their key characteristics, daily habits, and decision-making style.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Noun
With Hollywood at last giving the mega-exhibitor the certainty in its supply of tentpole releases needed to get film lovers back in the habit of going to the multiplex, Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese on Friday upgraded stock in AMC from neutral to outperform and set a $4.00 price target, from $3.00.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
The episode’s uneasy conclusion foreshadows the many obstacles, habits, and hangups the couple must tackle on the road to long-term happiness—something Linklater’s movie never has to consider (though its equally superb sequels do, in great depth).
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
Experts have noted costs of doing business and changing habits of state residents as reasons for some eateries closing.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
Give my alter ego a name, describe their key characteristics, daily habits, and decision-making style.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habit
Noun
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The ritual, the rhythm, and the sleep that followed – deep and undisturbed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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Grove Bags: Curing Without Compromise For most cultivators, curing is still a hands-on ritual.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Like a gift served to Big Tobacco, eliminating OSH would guarantee more profits at the cost of more addiction, disease and deaths.—
Shalini Singh,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2025
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The criteria for diagnosing addiction are pretty much the same across different definitions.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
Noun
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In the comments section, fans and fellow stars were impressed by the 43-year-old's physique.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Even host Terry Crews, known for his own buff physique, was impressed.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Much of the discussion has fixated on an incident that occurred last week in downtown Los Angeles in which a woman named Andrea Guadalupe Velez was detained by agents clad in bulletproof vests with gaiters over their faces.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Sometimes clad in her own colorful platform boots, Burts felt at home expressing her personal style in a fashion-forward environment.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The practice of succession planting gives gardeners a chance to extend the garden season and promotes soil health by keeping your garden beds active.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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But new evidence suggests the practice might have been more widespread, hinting that our ancestors were not just hunters but clever fat-finders too.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The memory foam also helps relieve pressure on your joints by conforming to the shape of your body.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Lin's way of breaking down languages by the shape of their words rather than their sounds or alphabets meant his machine theoretically can type English, Russian and Japanese as well, according to the typewriter's manual.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Through their clothing, concertgoers breathed life into the Superdome.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Sleek hamachi yellowtail came with Serrano peppers and wonderful crispy potatoes, while lustrous king salmon was dressed with ponzu and a wasabi salsa that was delightfully mild so as to not clash with the delicacy of the fish.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Pack them for travel days or dress them up with an oversized shirt and sneakers to explore a new city.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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“Habit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habit. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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