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 habitually
These issues are far more pronounced for young professionals who don’t have the luxury or goodwill to be habitually tardy to work.
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Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
These days, players almost habitually conceal their mouths when talking, whether behind their hands or by pulling up their shirts.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
This compensation pattern is common in people who sit for long hours, train with limited focus on rotation or habitually hold tension in their upper bodies.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
From orphans to widows, thousands of Armenians have found nourishment from this community protagonist, who is still comforting children who habitually ration their birthday cake.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
In contrast, couples who habitually smooth over problems to preserve harmony often report lower intimacy over time, even when their relationships appear calm from the outside.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
People who are habitually more compassionate, patient and self-controlled tend to experience better well-being.
—Michael Prinzing, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
This is a guy who habitually opens his records with a piece of spoken poetry.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Instead, Funnell suggests starting with a cross-sectional study comparing athletes who habitually drink during training to those who don’t, to see if the former group is less affected by dehydration.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
These days, players almost habitually conceal their mouths when talking, whether behind their hands or by pulling up their shirts.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
This compensation pattern is common in people who sit for long hours, train with limited focus on rotation or habitually hold tension in their upper bodies.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
From orphans to widows, thousands of Armenians have found nourishment from this community protagonist, who is still comforting children who habitually ration their birthday cake.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
In contrast, couples who habitually smooth over problems to preserve harmony often report lower intimacy over time, even when their relationships appear calm from the outside.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
People who are habitually more compassionate, patient and self-controlled tend to experience better well-being.
—Michael Prinzing, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
This is a guy who habitually opens his records with a piece of spoken poetry.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Instead, Funnell suggests starting with a cross-sectional study comparing athletes who habitually drink during training to those who don’t, to see if the former group is less affected by dehydration.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitually
Adverb
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Planes don’t crash during turbulence because their wings continuously generate lift and the surrounding air remains intact, similarly to a boat riding waves.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For guests, a table is always available without prior reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Chickpeas With Greek Salad always fit the bill.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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During this stretch run, school is constantly in session for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That information will be constantly updated beginning about one minute after liftoff until Orion begins its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere about 10 days later.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Yet immigration agents now routinely wear masks, drive unmarked cars, and refuse to identify themselves.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Education Accelerated sent Brenda Smith invoices that showed the company routinely exceeded the $5,000 limit set in the contracts for travel expenses.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Tamura’s fellow medical students came to visit him after orientation, and continually checked in on him.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The show continually wobbles between these two poles.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Other best practices include regular pet grooming, changing HVAC filters regularly, using doormats, and washing bedding weekly.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.—
Marcia Zug,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In cloudy San Francisco, a beach commonly used in protests had another message for the administration.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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It’s used to treat many forms of cancer and is commonly used in pediatric cases.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Military police are often the only armed personnel on base, outside of shooting ranges, hunting areas or in training, where soldiers can wield their service weapons without ammunition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sound design—the particular timbre of a bass drum or a synth sweep—often defines the identity of a track.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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