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 Synonyms for habitually
Adverb
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The overly earnest character speaks in a hilariously cringey Gen Z self-help psychobabble that continuously grates on Enrique’s nerves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025 -
An explainability agent can continuously reassess stocking levels by analyzing supply, demand, asset usage, and work orders.—
Paul J. Noble,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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In the film, Elle Woods notoriously wore pink and always carried around her Chihuahua named Bruiser Woods.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Member's Mark Jumbo Gourmet Chocolate Chip and Chunk Cookie Dough Since homemade chocolate chip cookies are not always in the cards, keeping this cookie dough from Member's Mark in your fridge or freezer is the next best solution.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Her sartorial formula of bold animal prints, striking patterns and maximalist faux-fur coats conveys her constantly active problem-solving and abstract-thinking skills.—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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While console makers routinely ban players and consoles from online play and services, remotely bricking a game console's offline capabilities for EULA violations seems exceedingly rare in practice.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Hawkins routinely took four classes per semester, once peaking at five.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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Michels’s priorities as a council member are economic development, infrastructure improvements, the maintenance and safety of parks, and continually improving his ability to serve the community.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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The research comes at a time where data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is showing the cost of living to be continually outpacing earnings, leaving many Americans struggling to make ends meet.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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Holcombe recommends regularly wearing compression socks on long-hauls.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Democrats tend to blame oil companies, regularly accusing them of gouging to make excessive profits and even passing state legislation to prevent it.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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An alligator that has been frequently hand-fed will often lunge at an outstretched hand.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Compared to other vacations, cruises are relatively long and expensive and involve many more moving parts — from getting to the departure point to your stay onboard to visiting multiple ports of call (often in foreign countries).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Wins at any Grand Slam count for a lot, but Shelton said at Roland Garros there is something else on the line for this group, who often get classified as athletes with big power but lower tennis IQ.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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