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
The company also encounters competitive risks from other organizations developing therapies for chronic kidney disease.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, life-long autoimmune condition that prevents the pancreas from making insulin to regulate blood sugar.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 8 July 2025
Its closure came amid deep community concerns over chronic violence, drug abuse, and understaffing at the facility, which was previously operated under a contract with the U.S. Marshals Service.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Mitchell viewed his position as intrinsically connected to Eales, who brought him to the club at the start of July and then announced two months later he had been diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, life-long autoimmune condition that prevents the pancreas from making insulin to regulate blood sugar.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 8 July 2025
Its closure came amid deep community concerns over chronic violence, drug abuse, and understaffing at the facility, which was previously operated under a contract with the U.S. Marshals Service.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Mitchell viewed his position as intrinsically connected to Eales, who brought him to the club at the start of July and then announced two months later he had been diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronic
Adjective
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This suggested that the persistent activity of PKMζ is required to maintain a memory.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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Many prominent men across sports, music, business and politics have opened up about their mental health struggles, helping to chip away at the persistent stigma that discourages men from seeking help.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The waters of a Texas lake remain shrouded in mystery as dozens of young men’s bodies continue to be pulled from the depths, putting a community on edge as rumors of a serial killer continue to swirl.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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This time, we're introduced to Lottie, a grandmother who moonlights as a serial killer—and is forced to come out of retirement due to a series of unfortunate events.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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No payment made – If the driver does not settle the tolls and fees, they are officially designated as a habitual violator.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Sargent is considered a habitual offender as a result of two prior felony convictions -- one for non-support and another for theft of property, according to the release.—
Ron Wood,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Walczak has been an inveterate tax scofflaw since at least 2011.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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An inveterate traveler who had explored 60-plus countries and often incorporated historical art and cultural references into her designs, McFadden died in September at the age of 85.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike regular conditioners, which often focus solely on moisture, these formulas are designed to boost volume, strengthen strands, and improve the look of thinning hair.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Healthy hair requires more than just a regular trim and minimizing heat damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Its eventual core range will all be built on the same quiet, steady progress that’s defined the last couple years.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Prince Ali envisions steady growth over the next decade.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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But earth sign parents can also lean toward being stubborn and strict, which may cause friction during a stand off or while navigating discipline or tough conversations.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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If using for very stubborn stains, use Oxy Bleach powder, which will be gentler and less destructive.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The point is, people are connected, if not addicted, to their phones.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Assembly Bill 408 would keep details about addicted doctors under wraps as long as those doctors voluntarily enter a new, confidential diversion program that the bill would allow the Medical Board to create.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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“Chronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronic. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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