habits 1 of 2

noun

plural of habit
1
as in rituals
a usual manner of behaving or doing it was his habit to rise early

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2
as in addictions
a physiological need for certain drugs a cocaine habit of long standing

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3
as in physiques
the type of body that a person has an imposing man of vigorous habit

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habits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of habit
as in clothes
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 habits
Noun
Six in 10 Americans said poor financial habits are a dealbreaker in a new relationship. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Here are a few habits to avoid to keep guests happy and at ease. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026 But those policies that fuel inflation – including massive spending and tariffs – are very hard habits to kick. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Season 3 made Danny’s drinking habits central to the storyline. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 The legislation would have permitted insurers to use telematics technology to track speed, braking and other driving habits to establish a motorist’s safety record, a key component in setting individual premiums — as long as a motorist consented. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Sleepmaxxing is expanding beyond bedtime Sleepmaxxing stacks habits, products and environmental changes to get longer, deeper or more restorative sleep. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 Value shows up when people make different decisions, follow different processes and stop relying on the habits the new technology was supposed to replace. — Thai Vong, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The expansion comes as pro-Trump media faces headwinds and the broader industry runs into changing viewer habits. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
Kids nutrition, the food habits children build at home, shapes how ready students are to focus, learn and get through the school day. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 The workplace habits many women learn and internalize while navigating these systems. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 But even experienced hands occasionally fall into habits that quietly undermine plant health — habits that university extension educators and longtime horticulture writers say are surprisingly common, regardless of how long someone has been gardening. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habits
  1. rituals
  2. addictions
  3. physiques
  4. dresses
  5. practices
  6. shapes
  7. customs
  8. figures
Noun
  • This goes beyond just topical products to include massage tools, wellness rituals and detoxifying treatments.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rituals
Noun
  • Located in Rimini, San Patrignano is the largest halfway house in Europe and has been offering people with drug addictions the tools to build a new life since 1978.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Shot over a period of five years, the film follows Ljubojacki’s brother and two cousins whose addictions are slowly destroying their relationships and homes.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of addictions
Noun
  • Some undergo cosmetic procedures and reportedly inject their bodies with peptides, testosterone, and other substances that enhance their physiques.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Feelings for the character, who dressed like a luchador and stretched the limits of superherodom’s already outrageous spectrum of physiques, ranged from curiosity to open and outright disdain.
    — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of physiques
Verb
  • Later, CeCe dresses her up in a pink tutu and makes up a dance for her kitten.
    — Parents, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Young, who dresses Dakota Johnson, Julianne Moore, and Scarlett Johansson, spotlighted it as an essential for summer travel in her latest Quince curation.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of dresses
Noun
  • Summary Many companies face talent shortages, yet their own hiring practices often limit the available pool.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Star-Telegram was present for all 15 training camp practices and three preseason games to take in every position battle and roster nuance.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • When that didn’t work, Dawn stencilled shapes onto white paper.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For decades, letter shapes have been used to sum up the economy, especially following major downturns.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of shapes
Noun
  • Legendary photographer Arthur Edwards was waiting to snap a photo as Jerry exited customs.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Supporting evidence can include customer licenses or confirmations, sales records, customs declarations and shipping documentation.
    — Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of customs
Noun
  • But Jarmond later worked with a search committee that included prominent UCLA figures Bob Myers, Adam Peters and Casey Wasserman on the hiring of Bob Chesney, who quickly injected hope and optimism into the football program.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The backlash went beyond online and reached political figures like New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who sent The Met committee a letter urging them to reconsider honoring Galliano.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of figures

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“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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