as in persistent
being such by habit and not likely to change
a chronic smoker who has quit—many, many times
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Recent Examples of chronic
But Baughman told Newsweek via TikTok that finding the right spot for her would not be easy as Miss Ma'am has a chronic respiratory illness that flares up with stress.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
This risk is very rare and most often occurs in older adults with chronic illnesses.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 16 Feb. 2025
Together, these chemicals increase rates of asthma, chronic respiratory disease, stroke, skin irritation, headaches, heart disease and heart attacks among local residents.
—Lisa Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2025
By making mindfulness a priority, Blair has been able to navigate the emotional toll of chronic illness with greater clarity and calm.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
This risk is very rare and most often occurs in older adults with chronic illnesses.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 16 Feb. 2025
Together, these chemicals increase rates of asthma, chronic respiratory disease, stroke, skin irritation, headaches, heart disease and heart attacks among local residents.
—Lisa Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2025
By making mindfulness a priority, Blair has been able to navigate the emotional toll of chronic illness with greater clarity and calm.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronic
Adjective
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Egg prices in the U.S. have soared due to supply chain disruptions, a persistent bird flu outbreak and new regulations.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Flick was hopeful Yamal would be available for Tuesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid but said referees should take greater action to deter persistent fouling.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And hey, does anyone remember the big serial killer/Liam Glasser storyline from three weeks ago..?—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
21 Feb. 2025
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Its purpose is to protect the defendant by ensuring that the government is not tactically dismissing the case — either to bring it again at a later, more advantageous time, or to harass and exhaust the accused with serial dismissals and reindictments.—
The Editors,
National Review,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These moments often expose clients’ habitual ways of relating: an avoidant client might shut down, while someone with low self-esteem might assume their therapist hates them.—
Maytal Eyal,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Pressed Flower Artwork This homemade art is a Magnolia signature at this point: Pressing flowers is a habitual practice for Joanna Gaines.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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An inveterate bus rider of the old No. 6, Eldridge believed in public transportation.—
Frederick N. Rasmussen,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Nov. 2024
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Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Corddry is a series regular on the show, playing the character Tom Ruffage.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Henderson was a series regular on TruTV’s Tacoma FD for 4 seasons.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other winners included stocks of companies that can provide steadier profits regardless of the U.S. economy's strength.—
STAN CHOE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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That breakout success story is steady in first place for a forty-fourth nonconsecutive frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Still facing a stubborn staffing crunch, the New York City Department of Correction will require officers to work mandatory 12-hour tours in a number of city jails, a move immediately criticized by their union.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Fiscal and monetary policy are walking a tightrope between weak real growth and stubborn inflation.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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My body was addicted to a pattern of spiking dopamine, and my mind was addicted to the comfort of fitting in.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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His longtime push to expand shelter options, his shift to support for sharply limiting camping by unsheltered individuals, and his backing of efforts to compel mentally ill or addicted individuals to accept treatment — each have supporters and critics.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Chronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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