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as in user
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
an inspiring story about addicts who seek help and manage to kick their habit
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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
science-fiction addicts who eagerly await each new installment in the series
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Recent Examples of addict
The first two seasons also raked in a total of 25 Emmy nominations and nine wins, including Zendaya’s back-to-back trophies for her performance as drug addict Rue Bennett and a guest actor victory for Colman Domingo as her sponsor Ali.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 June 2026
The 30th Precinct Station House jail is for drug addicts, streetwalkers, and thieves.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The 56-year-old, who has spoken publicly about his years living as a crack cocaine addict and cutting himself off from his family, penned 102 posts on Monday, 85 posts on Tuesday, 74 on Wednesday and was well on his way to breaking 100 on Thursday.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Artificials addicts will try the most offbeat gadgets.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 June 2026
The 30th Precinct Station House jail is for drug addicts, streetwalkers, and thieves.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The 56-year-old, who has spoken publicly about his years living as a crack cocaine addict and cutting himself off from his family, penned 102 posts on Monday, 85 posts on Tuesday, 74 on Wednesday and was well on his way to breaking 100 on Thursday.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Artificials addicts will try the most offbeat gadgets.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
Noun
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But many Chinese social media users remain unsatisfied with the statements.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Additionally, some users have reported the six-person spa doesn’t fit six adults comfortably.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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In recent years, sourdough has become a popular choice for bread lovers.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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With a full orchestra, full choir, that's just something that's amazing to me a true music lover.—
Damien Henderson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Dane Cordes was an adrenaline junky and, according to those who knew him, was someone who liked fast cars, fast bikes, water sports and skydiving.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The location will even feature a dedicated area for the littlest adrenaline junkies.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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But a World Cup viewing party at the El Jardin restaurant drew a trio of Swiss fans to watch as their country took on Qatar just up the road in Santa Clara.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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England’s World Cup team received a loud cheer from fans on Saturday afternoon as the players ran onto Victory Field at Swope Soccer Village.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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One- or 2-foot-long suckers will produce enough bait chunks for an entire day of fishing.—
Chad Mason,
Outdoor Life,
3 June 2026
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This revealed that the creature had short arms, few arm suckers, and no ink sac, as well as having very smooth skin and a large rachidian tooth.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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For the first match of the global tournament featuring Mexico and South Africa on Thursday afternoon, Kansas City soccer enthusiasts gathered at the FIFA Fan Festival at the National World War I Museum and Memorial, as well as in the Power & Light District and in Kansas City, Kansas.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Taylor lived long enough to see the first seven years of the charter’s efforts and became a Green Dot enthusiast, according to a letter signed by 11 family members.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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