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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
Scheiber’s main interest is the development of a radical political consciousness in a generation of phone addicts and Netflix junkies.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The disease afflicted homosexuals, Haitians, haemophiliacs and heroin addicts.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
His podcast blitz this year underscored that effort, seemingly strategically designed to appeal to the entertainment addicts who watch Chicken Shop Date, the women who watch IMO and the increasingly broad appeal of New Heights, which has been booking A-lister after A-lister this year.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
He was then charged with violating the 1968 federal gun law that bars drug users and addicts from possessing firearms.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The disease afflicted homosexuals, Haitians, haemophiliacs and heroin addicts.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
His podcast blitz this year underscored that effort, seemingly strategically designed to appeal to the entertainment addicts who watch Chicken Shop Date, the women who watch IMO and the increasingly broad appeal of New Heights, which has been booking A-lister after A-lister this year.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
He was then charged with violating the 1968 federal gun law that bars drug users and addicts from possessing firearms.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
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In their post, the original poster (OP), user TeacherGuy1980, pushed back on the idea that today’s students are naturally tech-savvy and called for a return to dedicated computer skills classes.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, some are cautious to laud the partnership out of fear of what has happened time and again with self-conscious users (who are primarily underage) on social media platforms.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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But her lover, the increasingly controlling and unhinged army corporal Don José, is gradually dimished to lurking in the shadows and hiding in crowds.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Her lover, Cavaradossi, is accused of helping an enemy of the state, and is framed by a corrupt and violent police chief, Baron Scarpia.—
Courtney Lewis,
Florida Times-Union,
28 Mar. 2026
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Glover, born in 1976 in Pomona, was an adrenaline junkie who dreamed of being everything from a stuntman to a race car driver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Demidov is still a rink junkie.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Photos highlight artist performances, fan reactions and standout moments from the Main Stage, Worldwide Stage, Megastructure, The Cove, Live Stage, UMF Radio and Oasis, with major sets from Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Carl Cox, Armin Van Buuren and others drawing some of the day’s biggest crowds.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the decades since the Dodgers switched coasts, dozens of pro sports teams have changed cities, and for many fans, the experience is devastating.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The little sucker can roam about freely, with the actor onto whose body Thing is but one piece (Victor Dorobantu) chroma-keyed out of the shot.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Non-native species like grass carp and common carp, and native blue sucker, bigmouth buffalo, black buffalo, and smallmouth buffalo, have occasionally been mistaken for black carp.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
18 Mar. 2026
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California campgrounds are known for their beautiful landscapes, accessible amenities and ability to make any patron into a nature enthusiast.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The video that revealed their commercial airline travel was first obtained by Nick Benson, an aviation enthusiast and activist with MN 50501, a grassroots group involved in anti-ICE and No Kings protests.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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