Thesaurus results for ADDICTION

addiction

noun

ə-ˈdik-shən

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as in dependence

a physiological need for certain drugs an addiction to heroin

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Recent Examples of addiction The tension breaks when Angel has a meltdown at the club, forcing Rue to mercifully share the truth that Tish overdosed, sending Angel into an emotional spiral that descends into addiction. —

Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026 However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families. —

Don Sweeney april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 The subsequent operations and painful procedures contributed to the drug addiction that ultimately killed him. —

Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 The district will be required to provide parents and families with information about the policy before it is implemented, resources on how to combat screen addiction and the importance of digital safety. —

Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for addiction

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dependence

Noun

Sodium-ion technology is seen as a lower-cost alternative that could reduce dependence on lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … KEY TO LONGEVITY — Diet expert warns people away from supplement dependence.

— , FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026