habit
noun
an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary.
habits
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pluralof habit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Consumers have gravitated toward RTDs in part because the pandemic changed social habits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
The NHS also advises a check-up if you notice changes in your regular toilet habits, such as having to poo more often, or a pattern of diarrhoea or constipation.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The participants also represented a relatively narrow population of adults with prediabetes and overweight or obesity, meaning the findings may not apply equally to people with different health conditions or dietary habits.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
That distinction matters, especially because the research didn’t establish that anyone’s personal habits were being used against them.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
Antonapoulos let nothing disturb him or cure him of his habits.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
