as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
an addictive painkiller
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Recent Examples of addictive
Not because platforms like Instagram and Facebook were malicious, but because they were designed to be addictive and keep users engaged.
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Jenna Glover, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Experts also warn that cannabis can lead to substance use disorder during pregnancy because of its addictive potential.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The products, sold online and at convenience stores and smoke shops in the form of tablets, gummies and drink mixes, contain the compound kratom, which medical experts say can be addictive and often carries toxic consequences.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Nicotine is, of course, addictive and affects heart health.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
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Jenna Glover, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Experts also warn that cannabis can lead to substance use disorder during pregnancy because of its addictive potential.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The products, sold online and at convenience stores and smoke shops in the form of tablets, gummies and drink mixes, contain the compound kratom, which medical experts say can be addictive and often carries toxic consequences.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Nicotine is, of course, addictive and affects heart health.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictive
addicting
Adjective
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This twist on the salt and watermelon trick makes for a unique and addicting snack that is the perfect vinegary bite.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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That outro is just too addicting; fans aren’t going to quit listening on repeat for a long, long time.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictive. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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