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as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it was his habit to rise early
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as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs
a cocaine habit of long standing
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as in clothes
archaic
covering for the human body
dressed in the habit of a knight from the golden age of chivalry
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
his exclusive clothing store had habited the town's upper crust for as long as anyone could remember
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Recent Examples of habit
Daniel More, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Dempsey made a habit throughout his career of showing up in big games, scoring consequential goals with club and country.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Plenty of country songs have rested through the years on the drinking habits of the lonely.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
Craig and Daniel’s model breaks from traditional approaches by rejecting unnecessary challenges and habits that can lead to further procrastination rather than improvement.
—Kody Boye, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Turning these changes into habits may take time, but doing so can significantly impact your health and quality of life in the long run.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Dempsey made a habit throughout his career of showing up in big games, scoring consequential goals with club and country.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Plenty of country songs have rested through the years on the drinking habits of the lonely.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
Craig and Daniel’s model breaks from traditional approaches by rejecting unnecessary challenges and habits that can lead to further procrastination rather than improvement.
—Kody Boye, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habit
Noun
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In this case, the prayer is the Taraweeh, a nightly ritual of Ramadan.—
Eric Nagourney,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Build rituals that connect your team across time zones.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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While a large body of research has found the approach to be effective for a majority of participants, many conservative leaders believe the emphasis on housing has come at the expense of expanding other key services, such as addiction treatment.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Another image captures him in white underwear against a three-way mirror, showcasing his toned physique and rock-hard abs from multiple angles.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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That was like a very iconic style of the 1920s, to really showcase that waist and the man's physique.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The en suite bath, clad in fine stone and stained silver oak, includes a rain-steam shower and a separate water closet.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Martinez, clad only in his boxers, was arrested and hit with numerous gun possession charges.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With a week of spring practice under their belt, Tim Albin’s Charlotte 49ers have put on pads and are ramping up for the first live practices of the offseason.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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Four practices into spring camp, Reddick isn’t concerned with those types of figures.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This type of optical diffraction makes small points of light take on the shape of the aperture and render as 14-point starbursts, but their tines lack definition, streaking out into multiple lines.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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The shapes used throughout the cabin solidify the Duster’s rugged character, but a quick knuckle tap on the various plastics quickly reminds you of its affordability factor.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, Huntsman has created bespoke women’s clothing for more than 175 years, and during this time has dressed some of the world’s most influential women, including Coco Chanel, Grace Kelly, Katherine Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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On the first Sunday of every month from October to May, roughly 200 vendors set up all kinds of colorful, sleek wares, including retro furniture, funky art, and ’60s glassware, plus vintage clothing and jewelry.—
Sara Bliss,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An armed man dressed in black and wearing a mask broke into the apartment, and kept asking for money, Rainge told investigators.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Within seconds, the door was opened by a faceless robot dressed in a beige bodysuit that clung tight to its trim waist and long legs.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Habit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habit. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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