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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
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Messy centers on Stella (Wasser), a promiscuous love addict who moves to New York City following a tough breakup and sets out on a string of dates in the hopes of finding the right match.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Stretching from the open spaces east of Aurora to the foothills of Golden, Colfax has hosted presidents and addicts, celebrities and prostitutes — occasionally in the same venues — at its hotels, bars, restaurants, clubs, theaters, retail shops and residences, Barber said.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s when Section 35, which forces addicts into a civil commitment of up to 90 days, is the tool that’s now being used.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Messy centers on Stella (Wasser), a promiscuous love addict who moves to New York City following a tough breakup and sets out on a string of dates in the hopes of finding the right match.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Stretching from the open spaces east of Aurora to the foothills of Golden, Colfax has hosted presidents and addicts, celebrities and prostitutes — occasionally in the same venues — at its hotels, bars, restaurants, clubs, theaters, retail shops and residences, Barber said.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s when Section 35, which forces addicts into a civil commitment of up to 90 days, is the tool that’s now being used.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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Those users will be able to provide Delta with feedback.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is slightly digressive, but Tunde and his lover, early on in the novel, have this big argument in Lahaina, in Hawaii.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sonic lovers can add a personalized touch to their drink for a limited time at no cost.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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On the other side of the park, the Skate Park will be the ultimate playground for adrenaline junkies, with ramps to conquer and rails to grind.—
Calesa Township,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Handpicked by the expert Vogue team, the collection will satisfy even the most discerning of skincare savants, wellness warriors, makeup maestros, hair aficionados and jewelry junkies.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a video obtained by the Sun, Perry also hinted at their connection while rejecting another mid-concert proposal from a fan.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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What sort of a cinephile isn’t a sucker for movies about movies?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
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Inspired by true events that were investigated by paranormal enthusiasts Ed and Lorraine Warren, the movie centers around a family in a rural farmhouse who begin experiencing paranormal activity.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, a small group of Pacific Northwest growers and enthusiasts has taken on the role of chicory evangelists, teaching chefs and consumers alike how to recognize and prepare puntarelle.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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