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
Based upon true stories from addicts, gangs, and law enforcement, King Ivory premiered to critical acclaim at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, with an upcoming wide theatrical release in November.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Roughly a quarter of the participants admitted to being sports betting addicts, a figure that rose to 37 percent among Gen Z.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
All those personas come together in Dope Thief’s Ray Driscoll, as Henry negotiates between stick-up artist, recovering addict, loyal friend, and wounded son.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Roughly a quarter of the participants admitted to being sports betting addicts, a figure that rose to 37 percent among Gen Z.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
All those personas come together in Dope Thief’s Ray Driscoll, as Henry negotiates between stick-up artist, recovering addict, loyal friend, and wounded son.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
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Open-source and classroom-ready SustainaPrint starts with a custom interface where users upload 3D models.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Scrapp scans waste using QR codes and educates users on the best method of disposal.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The baked Alaska at Mid-City A revival of the 1950s classic, Mid-City's baked Alaska should be on the bucket list of all Cincinnati dessert lovers.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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De la Rosa crafts an exciting adventure for her two lovers, from steamy interludes on the high seas to a swoony, intimate dance in the streets of Mexico.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The artist plays the role of a fictional, historical freak – a 19th-century performer known under the stage name The Lonesome Wing, who, according to rumors, was born with the wing of a white bird instead of one arm.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … LIB-BRAWL – Former Obama official freaks out at Democrat over her record amid housing crisis debate.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is the same lineup, full of younger and mostly unproven players, that has kept the Rangers on the fringe of the wild card spot, a point of irritation among fans.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of her biggest, most vocal fans, Ariana Grande, presented the pop legend with the honor.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the hit sequel about a superpowered demon-child now has the potential to reach even more Stateside Letterboxd junkies thanks to A24’s new English dub of the film, out on August 22.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Sarah is extremely smart—obviously a pickleball junkie who really understands the sport—and the people behind this project care deeply.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Cephalopods’ soft bodies sprout arms and bloom with suckers at these same splits.—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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Jessica and Ayden were also avid pop-culture fiends.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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Perfect for horror fiends who want more plot with their gore.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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These will hold a particular interest for the Bloomsbury enthusiast because the majority of them are previously unpublished (an impressive feat, given how often the various archives have been plundered by other biographers).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The conspiracy flavor enters when enthusiasts argue that establishment science or industry suppressed a cheap, clean power source.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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