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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
Their two offspring — Cane (Jake Weary) and recovering addict Bree (Melissa Benoist) — are estranged and tangled up in a fishing net of relationship issues.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
The future has room for different models — there are enough caffeine addicts and social drinkers to sustain various empires.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 14 June 2025
The people who rise to the top are often the most polarizing yet sufficiently listenable figures, the ones who alienate half the audience while turning the others into addicts.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 4 June 2025
Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images The Bad News Bears of M&A
Pessina, an M&A enthusiast (some might even say addict) was still caught up in the Walgreens vs. CVS race to be the chain with the most stores.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 June 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
The future has room for different models — there are enough caffeine addicts and social drinkers to sustain various empires.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 14 June 2025
The people who rise to the top are often the most polarizing yet sufficiently listenable figures, the ones who alienate half the audience while turning the others into addicts.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 4 June 2025
Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images The Bad News Bears of M&A
Pessina, an M&A enthusiast (some might even say addict) was still caught up in the Walgreens vs. CVS race to be the chain with the most stores.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
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Cincinnati is the highest user of tax credits in the state.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
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The drink often seen prepared in a wine glass, is actually alcohol-free and combines these ingredients: Coconut water Orange juice Squeezed lemon Magnesium powder A pinch of sea salt Sparkling water Social media users, especially on TikTok, post videos of themselves making the beverage at home.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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If Wrath of Khan is the gateway Star Trek film for sci-fi lovers, The Voyage Home is the gateway for everyone else.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Budget-Friendly: With ticket prices starting at $10 and capping around $125, plus free events and discounts for families, students, and university faculty, the festival caters to everyone—culturally curious families, art lovers, and budget travelers alike.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Here is the essential guide to making your house clean enough to satisfy your most critical inner neat freak and launch you into summer with a house that actually shines.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
24 Jan. 2023
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The menu offers appetizers like hummus, 12-inch pizzas, like the meat freak, made with red sauce, mozzarella, sausage, bacon, pepperoni, grilled chicken and oregano flakes.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Jan. 2023
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Caitlin Clark’s presence on the Indiana Fever led to opposing teams changing venues to a larger seating capacity to host thousands more fans than usual for games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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The Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers With a nearly perfect score, The Oberoi Cruises was a standout fan favorite.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Like Switzerland’s Saint Moritz or Zermatt, Mammoth draws outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies like mountain climbers, hikers, and fishermen all year long.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Best trip for adrenaline junkies?—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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The reserve is heavily wooded with more than 25 tree species that are the domain of warblers, crows, wrens, hawks, woodpeckers, sap suckers, owls, bald eagles, vultures and great herons.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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When my daughter and I are outside, these pesky blood suckers feast.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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So now these eight foreign fiends are in Djibouti, squatting in a shipping container on the U.S. Naval base there, guarded by 11 ICE agents who’d like to be home for Independence Day.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2025
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Pickle fiends—which, apparently, includes most of our staff—will spot this beloved flavor at first whiff of these craveable chips.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 June 2025
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Among the grounds, fitness enthusiasts will be happy to find both pickleball and tennis courts.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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According to Pizza Hut's blog, the Hut Lover's Pizzas offer something for every taste, including pineapple enthusiasts.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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