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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As technology evolves, professionals must adapt by continuously upskilling to stay competitive.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025 -
Under the initial plan, the ID would be required for boarding flights in the U.S and entering some federal facilities by 2008, but that deadline has been continuously extended amid opposition from states.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Elordi, always a magnetic presence, embodies the force of the quiet man.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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So my idea with per capita allotments has always been that'll control costs.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Her mother, constantly cooking and battling stomach pain, sometimes vanishes before dawn.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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In his short life, Julian had been constantly harassed, bullied and beaten up by his classmates, his mother told The News after his death.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Even if defeat is routinely inevitable for Washington — 1971 is a long time to taste defeat after defeat.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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His remarks echo similar comments routinely shared by Trump and other Republicans.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Remember that moving your furniture or even leaving your shoes in a different spot each day might cause your vacuum to continually change its cleaning route.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Cohen is continually investing money into player development, technology and facilities in an attempt to close the gap.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The company has also asked them to remain vigilant against potential phishing attacks, monitor their accounts regularly, and report suspicious activities to authorities.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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Our thought bubble, from Axios' Ben Berkowitz: Boycott threats regularly make headlines, but their impact is usually more optical than financial.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The custodial staff has been laid off in some areas as well, meaning trash might not be picked up as frequently or restrooms may not be cleaned as often.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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National security officials who favor a strong U.S. commitment to Taiwan frequently cite their concern that China could commandeer high-tech assets on the island.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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While Taillon doesn’t want to go to the other extreme and rely on velocity, there is a balance that too often the 33-year-old couldn’t harness in 2024.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Johnson often shared content of his furry friend on social media.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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