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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Randy, secretly taking a GLP-1 himself, insists to his wife Sharon that his newly diminished appetite is simply evidence of superior habits.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
In the past three years she noticed a change in customer habits too, with people cutting back their orders.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Although college programs dedicate countless man-hours to cracking any secret in their opponents’ plans, turning the magnifying glass toward their own habits is a far greater challenge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Slow down your shopping habits: Shein debuted on the Hong Kong stock market earlier this month—and it flopped.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
If we didn’t change some habits, it could become a real problem over time, increasing her risk for high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
