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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
Maya Sofia Enciso takes her character Mimi, a strip-club dancer and addict, on a powerful and realistic performance arc.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
In addition to the aforementioned Alamo, who was killed by Rue's longtime friend and fellow recovering addict, Ali (Colman Domingo), in a shootout revenge plot, Martha Kelly's villain Laurie also suffered a grisly fate at the end of season 3.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
As an addict, she’s trapped in a loop, and there’s no clean way out.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
This woman has triggered his mommy issues to the core, and Alamo understands the nature and psyche of an addict.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
In addition to the aforementioned Alamo, who was killed by Rue's longtime friend and fellow recovering addict, Ali (Colman Domingo), in a shootout revenge plot, Martha Kelly's villain Laurie also suffered a grisly fate at the end of season 3.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
As an addict, she’s trapped in a loop, and there’s no clean way out.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
This woman has triggered his mommy issues to the core, and Alamo understands the nature and psyche of an addict.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Several rooms are adapted for wheelchair users and all of the villas are accessible by wheelchair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The lining features a honeycomb-pattern material that reflects body heat back towards the user, and reportedly reduces heat loss by up to 10%.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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The worn penny tile floor and brick wall collection of show posters—Soundgarden, Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains—are hallowed ground on any grunge lover's pilgrimage to the state.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Are there now enough political junkies who want the pure uncut stuff?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Located within the storied Art Deco walls of the former Larrabee Sound Studios, where Prince and Cher once recorded, Mic Drop is a new West Hollywood hot spot for the karaoke junkie.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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Festivals like Movement attract people from around the world, and big venues including Lincoln Factory host nights with thousands of fans, showcasing the scene’s energy.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In Mexico, fans say, soccer feels more a celebration than a competition.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Details such as the relatively few suckers on its arms, its smooth skin, beak features and the coloring around its organs and parts of the mantle indicated a new species, now called Microeledone galapagensis.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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Trimming the suckers, from the first 2 feet above the ground, ensures the plant's energy is focused on the main vines and cucumbers, says Scott.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Nature enthusiasts have long sought out the 198 acres of parkland area for its hiking and equestrian trails, seasonal streams, native plants, and wildlife.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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But soccer enthusiast Rafael Gomes says that the reality of life in the favela has sometimes caught up with them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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