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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Great leaders understand the importance of continuously investing in their team’s development.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025 -
The icepack, which was subject to the tidal ocean currents, continuously moved about 5 to 10 miles per day, which complicated search and rescue efforts, the report notes.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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One lesson from the anti-CAA protests is that change doesn’t always start at the top.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Danish actress Trine Dyrholm (Beginnings, The Girl With the Needle, The Celebration, Poison) has made a reputation for herself as someone who always gives her all and brings multiple layers to her portrayals.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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And we are constantly led to believe, in literature, art, music, films that if you are notloved in a certain way, you’re not really loved.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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Part of Accutane’s job is to keep your skin cells constantly turning over.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That’s because, in the early 2000s, the Kyiv Arsenal Central Design Bureau developed a new seeker head for the R-73 during a period when Russian and Ukrainian industry routinely cooperated on munitions production.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Around the turn of the century, it was routinely claimed that social media would make people less lonely, more connected, and more coöperative.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Adopt an ongoing monitoring approach to continually reassess risks and ensure compliance as the systems and regulatory landscape change.—
Hugo Farinha,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Jimmy Butler continually found open teammates, and those open teammates continually missed open shots.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Wen: Everyone should regularly visit their primary care provider, at least once a year.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Keep plants in this ideal growth stage by cutting them back regularly before flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Those people with genetic syndromes, for instance, inflammatory bowel disease, or personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps may need to begin earlier and receive screening more frequently.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Yet the frequently stunning Music is still, in its way, telling a story suited to its times.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Too often, even luxury hotels contribute to that feeling—offering flashy opulence but leaving little room for true rest, connection, or meaning.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Mo's mom is an aid worker at a refugee camp in Greece and is often away.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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