as in used
being in the habit or custom
she paced about the room, as she is wont to do whenever she is agitated
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as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing
he got up early, as is his wont
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wont
Adjective
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Under darkened skies Thursday morning, the remains of a used car dealership in Selmer stood roofless and gutted, with debris scattered across the car lot and wrapped around mangled trees.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025 -
Tornadoes touch down, and more could be coming Under darkened skies Thursday morning, the remains of a used car dealership in Selmer, Tenn., stood gutted by the storm with the roof ripped off.—
Adrian Sainz,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Adopt or maintain healthy habits: Stress and illness can trigger allergic asthma.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Through adapting to changing work cultures and embracing healthier work habits, professionals can create a more fulfilling and sustainable balance between work and life.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In severe weather conditions, forcing or lift mechanisms, such as a cold front, dry line, or terrain, are needed to trigger rising air and initiate thunderstorm development.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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At some point in the next couple of months, a bid workshop will be created and FIFA will initiate an observer program in the country.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Including not necessarily starting day-to-day after becoming accustomed to that and learning outfield this spring to be able to back up Kyle Isbel in center.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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In some instances, content policy changes have been met with outrage and backlash from users who had grown accustomed to digital spaces with few restrictions.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What Dangerous or Tricky People Might Do Ruda says kids should recognize common tricks that dangerous or tricky person might use to catch them off guard.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
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If not, there will be a new game released tomorrow with another chance to guess the categories, and Newsweek will be back with more tips and tricks to help you along!—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to Kang, investment in innovative projects should inform how the company should move forward.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming movie, bowing in theaters May 30, is informed by personal loss and family experience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What are some safe and effective ways to exercise while following the keto diet?—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In a time of unprecedented wealth disparities, the American economy appears increasingly oriented toward the needs and desires of the richest, perhaps partly because their ranks have grown.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dali stands second on the club in passes, passes completed and expected assists per game, despite her surprising move to a new and more defensively oriented position.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Wont.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wont. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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