as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
an addictive painkiller
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Comparing social media platforms to casinos and addictive drugs, lawyer Mark Lanier delivered opening statements Monday in a landmark trial in Los Angeles that seeks to hold Instagram owner Meta and Google’s YouTube responsible for harms to children who use their products.
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Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In her testimony, Lembke said children facing challenges are often at greatest risk of addictive social media use.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Here, juicy pink dragon fruit meets soft jasmine, creamy vanilla, and sheer musk, coming together in an airy, skin-hugging fragrance that feels effortlessly addictive.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
That federal case involves Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snap, and centers on allegations that the companies built defective apps that resulted in teens and children developing unhealthy and addictive behaviors.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
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Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In her testimony, Lembke said children facing challenges are often at greatest risk of addictive social media use.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Here, juicy pink dragon fruit meets soft jasmine, creamy vanilla, and sheer musk, coming together in an airy, skin-hugging fragrance that feels effortlessly addictive.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
That federal case involves Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snap, and centers on allegations that the companies built defective apps that resulted in teens and children developing unhealthy and addictive behaviors.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictive
addicting
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Trader Joe's Maple Pancake Flavored Puffs are crunchy, poppable, and addicting, as many fans online agree.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
17 Nov. 2025
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Don't be fooled by the charming pixel art style and adorably small-scale battlefields; this is one of the deepest and most addicting strategy games of the last decade.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictive. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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