1
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
Of course, eating ultraprocessed foods does not automatically turn you into an addict.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
No meth addicts running the drive-thru; that was a strong start.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
How many ex-addicts get to do that?
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
His father also was an addict, right, [and] addiction is pervasive in family genealogical trees.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
No meth addicts running the drive-thru; that was a strong start.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
How many ex-addicts get to do that?
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
His father also was an addict, right, [and] addiction is pervasive in family genealogical trees.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
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But many Chinese social media users remain unsatisfied with the statements.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Additionally, some users have reported the six-person spa doesn’t fit six adults comfortably.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Itineraries guide food-lovers to Breyðvirkið, the Faroe Islands’ sole artisanal sourdough bakery, renowned for its exceptional coffee and its ‘BMO’ (bolle med ost), a classic Scandinavian breakfast of a fresh sourdough bun with butter and cheese.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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America's top amusement parks are introducing a lineup of new record-setting, heart-pumping roller coasters sure to satisfy even the biggest adrenaline junkies.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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And while these details surely signal the profile of a nerd (complimentary), Kimes is also something of a competition junkie, making frequent appearances in celebrity editions of game shows like The Great American Baking Show.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Still, despite the squad’s positivity, the match triggered a lot of bad memories in the minds of Spain fans everywhere ahead of what many thought could be an excellent chance to earn the nation’s second World Cup.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Eftekhari worries that the mood at Iran’s first match, where fans and protesters clashed, affected the players.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Good choices include live sunfish, suckers, bullheads, carp, goldfish, and chubs.—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Southerners are suckers for cities on the water, and the charming community of Stuart, Florida, is abundantly blessed on that front.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Amateur and professional motor enthusiasts alike will replace the stock rotors with high-performing, aftermarket rotors to improve the stopping power of their cars.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Driving the length of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles is a memorable experience for many road trip enthusiasts.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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