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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
Astrology addicts, meanwhile, can get their horoscopes with a pop culture twist, with weekly cosmic predictions, celeb-sign matchups and zodiac memes.
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Stacy Lambe, People.com, 14 July 2025
Protecting his sobriety is why tight end Darren Waller, a recovering drug addict and alcoholic — who has faced multiple suspensions throughout his eight-year NFL career — abruptly retired from the game last season.
—Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
Despite tent encampment sweeps, addicts are back, as are the drug traffickers plying their trade.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Madsen also helped mentor addicts trying to conquer their demons in a Malibu recovery facility.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
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Stacy Lambe, People.com, 14 July 2025
Protecting his sobriety is why tight end Darren Waller, a recovering drug addict and alcoholic — who has faced multiple suspensions throughout his eight-year NFL career — abruptly retired from the game last season.
—Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
Despite tent encampment sweeps, addicts are back, as are the drug traffickers plying their trade.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Madsen also helped mentor addicts trying to conquer their demons in a Malibu recovery facility.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
Noun
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The Collateral Damage The shift to agentic shopping has massive implications: Retail media networks could see less traffic if agents complete transactions without sending users to retailer sites.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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That allows Starlink's satellites to have lower latency and data time between user and the satellite, improving performance of things like streaming, online gaming and video calls.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mammoth Lakes Highley has one more must-visit small town to recommend for outdoor lovers: Mammoth Lakes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Why bother, when there’s a big and growing market out there for innovative ways to link up pets, pet lovers and new technology?—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Here is the essential guide to making your house clean enough to satisfy your most critical inner neat freak and launch you into summer with a house that actually shines.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
24 Jan. 2023
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The menu offers appetizers like hummus, 12-inch pizzas, like the meat freak, made with red sauce, mozzarella, sausage, bacon, pepperoni, grilled chicken and oregano flakes.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Jan. 2023
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Below are some of the listening options for fans: Apple Podcasts.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Baseball cards have always been worth more as a collectors item for baseball fans IMO.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Like Switzerland’s Saint Moritz or Zermatt, Mammoth draws outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies like mountain climbers, hikers, and fishermen all year long.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Best trip for adrenaline junkies?—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Be prepared for the inevitable by having these throat-soothing suckers in stock.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Muscles contract to reduce water pressure inside the sucker.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
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He’s been dropping tapes nonstop since 2022, as his method is really to flood the internet with his motivation music and unglamorous crime epics full of crooked cops, lookout boys, dealers, dope fiends, tricks, and urban decay.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2025
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Chamberlain Coffee by Emma Chamberlain: The YouTuber turned entrepreneur is here to help out the caffeine fiends.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Often, a potting porch is a covered area near the back door or side entry that's outfitted with everything a garden or flower enthusiast might need.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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Walker dreams of connecting with celebrity car enthusiasts who share their passion for both automotive culture and community service.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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