habitually

adverb

Definition of habituallynext
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 Editors should stay vigilant about their reporters’ sourcing and be wary if the same sources are used too habitually. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Suddenly, many people who had not habitually drunk milk were consuming it regularly, including not only some Americans but also people overseas. — Hilary Smith, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 The truth is the best beauty products change habitually—and frequently. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 Executives addicted to speed at all costs foster cultures that mistake motion for progress, reward responsiveness over deliberation, and habitually underprepare for decisions that warrant greater consideration. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Public discourse habitually links dollar death to sudden economic disaster—a cratering currency, sovereign debt default, or hyperinflation. — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026 The chewing training is a game-changer for someone who habitually multi-tasks while eating. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Steven Soderbergh recounts how Lean, who started out as an editor, would habitually shape a first cut without dialogue or sound, letting the images alone tell the story — an approach Soderbergh stole and still uses to this day. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 In 2014, the Ig Nobel Prize in psychology went to a trio of researchers who found that people who habitually stay up late are, on average, more self-admiring, more manipulative and more psychopathic than people who habitually arise early in the morning. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitually
  1. continuously
  2. always
  3. constantly
  4. routinely
  5. continually
  6. regularly
  7. commonly
  8. often
Adverb
  • As things currently stand, the rubber particles which are continuously shed by conventional tires are one of the main sources of microplastics pollution.
    — Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • New foundation models are introduced frequently, existing models are continuously updated and pricing structures often change as providers optimize performance, scale and market positioning.
    — Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • Lucy’s always been a hard vocalist to classify, intensely emotive but largely separate from the monster-growl arms race.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But even in this serious conversation, Angie can always give us a moment of comic relief (intentionally or not).
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Because of the data center being built in his backyard, Butters’ television loses power constantly, leaving him unable to relax and watch his beloved videos.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The solution is a lot of morphine and a lot of rest, both of which Cathy undertakes with Adam constantly (and chastely) by her side.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Reports also describe people in prisons and jails around the country being routinely beaten, among other abuse.
    — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Dwyer generated multiple chunk plays on vertical routes and routinely won his matchup against UCF’s secondary.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of routinely
Adverb
  • Davis said the brand continually adapted its business while hoping the broader industry would eventually change alongside it.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In her article, Craven continually references Rowling as a victim of abuse.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • Kimmel asked if the musician regularly receives lyrics via text.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Americans have long thought of themselves as belonging to a young, vibrant country, regularly refreshed by immigrant flows that put it on an utterly different demographic trajectory from an aging Europe, Japan, and now, China.
    — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of regularly
Adverb
  • The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, known commonly as the McCain-Feingold Act, was one effort to control spending and ad content.
    — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Presbyopia — the gradual loss of the ability to focus on nearby objects — commonly develops in middle age and often leads to the need for reading glasses.
    — Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of commonly
Adverb
  • But even with 22 tracks to work with, the sound too often defaults to a similar muted backdrop, which blurs some of the less distinct songs together.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The remote wilderness of Patagonia can so often feel inaccessible to the casual visitor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of often

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“Habitually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitually. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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