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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
Faris played single mother and recovering addict Christy Plunkett on the series.
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Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Then more people started showing up, seeking help, and Canaday had to learn what those addicts needed to recover.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Then more people started showing up, seeking help, and Canaday had to learn what those addicts needed to recover.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Of course, eating ultraprocessed foods does not automatically turn you into an addict.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for addict
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
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Prediction markets, which allows users to speculate on various real-world events such as sports and even political outcomes, have been rising in popularity among investors.
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In a demonstration ahead of the product’s launch, NewsGuard COO Matt Skibinski showed how the chatbot debunked a piece of medical misinformation and guided the user to primary sources.
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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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.
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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.
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Some fans flew from Portugal to Miami to watch Ronaldo play in his 25th career World Cup match.
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One dog became the center of attention of Scottish fans who gathered in Boston for the World Cup.
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast.
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Pop culture and anime conventions have exploded in popularity across the United States, giving cosplayers and cartoon enthusiasts looking a place to celebrate their interests together.
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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