as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
But in some cases, a student’s home life does not support their safety and well-being, not only in the context of gender identity but also in situations like domestic violence, absentee parents, or parents struggling with addiction issues.
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Her protagonist, Maya, is a young woman with several life challenges including a heroin addiction, who has an introspective, self-critical attitude.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
The project will include on-site services and resources to address underlying causes of homelessness, such as mental health challenges or substance addiction.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Best known for overseeing the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline, SAMHSA works with state and local governments on mental health and addiction initiatives and gives out billions in grants.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Her protagonist, Maya, is a young woman with several life challenges including a heroin addiction, who has an introspective, self-critical attitude.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
The project will include on-site services and resources to address underlying causes of homelessness, such as mental health challenges or substance addiction.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Best known for overseeing the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline, SAMHSA works with state and local governments on mental health and addiction initiatives and gives out billions in grants.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
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Any book that centers love, friendship, dependence, entwinement, with humor, grace, sadness, pathos, that has such immense warmth and care at the core, is the best kind of book to me.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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With China’s tight grip on rare earths, Wang said the US dependence on China would continue, at least in the short term.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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The trend's noon cutoff is also arbitrary, and while the habits are beneficial, the timing and exact numbers may not suit everyone's needs or lifestyles — and may not always be possible.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Millan recommends observing your dog’s bathroom habits and structuring your potty training around their daily rhythms.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Building intergenerational wealth requires a disciplined approach to investing in line with your risk tolerance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Together, the trio's discoveries lay a crucial foundation for understanding another way our immune system keeps itself in check, known as peripheral tolerance — a key to understanding why some people suffer from certain autoimmune diseases while others don't.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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