as in used
being in the habit or custom
she paced about the room, as she is wont to do whenever she is agitated
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as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing
he got up early, as is his wont
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wont
Adjective
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But there are still benefits to be had, according to Jonas, especially car dealers that sell both used and new cars.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
10 July 2025 -
Federal tax credits of up to $7,500 for people buying new electric cars and a $4,000 credit for used cars will now end Sept. 30.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Hany Farid, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley who specializes in digital forensics, said government communication habits need to change.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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After all, everyone has their own unique space, items, routines, and habits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Verb
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During the 19th century, the U.S. initiated three wars against the Seminoles in Florida.—
Daniel S. Murphree,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Autonomous Decision Making Agents can initiate nudges, recommend remediation or enroll users into adaptive coaching paths without needing admin intervention—saving time and scaling response. 4.—
Uzair Ahmed,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Would Forever Young be the Forever Young people had become accustomed to?—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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While repellents are simple to use, raccoons often become accustomed to the scent.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Did any of those tips and tricks come in handy here?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 July 2025
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One trick to capture slugs is to lay a board down next to a row crop and check the underside in the morning to gather the slugs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In May, an American Airlines plane canceled its takeoff at Washington National after it was informed that an aircraft was landing on an intersecting runway.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
Noun
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David’s way of wielding curiosity to get to common ground and policy that benefits the average American and the country’s leadership in the world – and his affable nature and good humor – will be sorely missed.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The weather is perfect nearly year-round, with a rainy summer season that breaks way to a downright mesmerizing winter marked by sunny days and cool nights.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Leading as an example of someone oriented to service and sacrifice.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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Shelter belts, properly laid out and oriented, are better protection for cattle than confining shelters, such as sheds.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Wont.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wont. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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