as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
Cooper plays Jackson Maine, a fading country-rock star battling addiction, who discovers Ally (Lady Gaga), a talented but insecure singer-songwriter performing, at a drag bar.
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
The state media commentary on blind-box toys is reminiscent of Beijing's regulations on video games in recent years, which were aimed at curbing gaming addiction and unsupervised in-game purchases by minors.
—Anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 July 2025
Mom focused on the relationship between Christy Plunkett (Anna Faris) and Bonnie Plunkett (Allison Janney), a mother-daughter duo who are both recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 3 July 2025
That record is about addiction in a way, shape, or form, but more from the perspective of submitting to it versus fighting against it.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2025
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
The state media commentary on blind-box toys is reminiscent of Beijing's regulations on video games in recent years, which were aimed at curbing gaming addiction and unsupervised in-game purchases by minors.
—Anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 July 2025
Mom focused on the relationship between Christy Plunkett (Anna Faris) and Bonnie Plunkett (Allison Janney), a mother-daughter duo who are both recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 3 July 2025
That record is about addiction in a way, shape, or form, but more from the perspective of submitting to it versus fighting against it.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
Noun
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This dependence curtails privacy, limits use, and reinforces existing gender norms.—
TrickleUp,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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And then the 1973 oil crisis abruptly pointed out the big problem with cars: energy dependence.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to tying collagen supplements or the Jennifer Aniston habit of collagen coffee, the easiest way to support your body’s collagen protein is through your diet.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Give my alter ego a name, describe their key characteristics, daily habits, and decision-making style.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Both stimulate new growth but this is the time for slow growth so plants adapt to drought tolerance. • Use a sharp spray of water to clean plant leaves of dust, dirt, aphids, white flies and spider mites, whose presence is evident by tiny webs on leaves and stems.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Although oxygen tends to get most of the attention, this process is closely tied to carbon dioxide tolerance.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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