addict

noun

ˈa-(ˌ)dikt How to pronounce addict (audio)
Definition of addictnext
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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2
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 Outside, addicts wander peg-legged in the pulverizing triple-digit late summer heat, past attorneys in cream sport coats and copper-red ties. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 His employees — asked to defend the team’s actions, and in some cases, prompted by Angels lawyers — described Skaggs as a drug addict and a poor pitcher. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Jacobs is perhaps best known for her role as the environmental activist with an edge, Britta Perry, on Community (2009-2015) and the dishonest love addict Mickey Dobbs on Love (2016-2018). — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 The answers to these questions are very important to our community of addicts and alcoholics, both in and out of recovery. — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for addict
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
  1. user
  2. lover
  3. junkie
  4. fan
  5. sucker
  6. enthusiast
Noun
  • But even in the consumer technology sphere, other digital surveillance devices pose similar threats to the privacy and well-being of users, especially for women.
    — Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • People will soon be able to text with their dot, which can take action on a user’s behalf using a separate machine in the cloud.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of user
Noun
  • The supporting cast is well stocked with character actors who bring humor and pathos to this gaggle of spouses, friends, lovers and bootleggers.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Orr’s trail repairs come at a time when outdoors lovers are feeling particularly protective of public lands.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • The residents occasionally gather in a disused rec center but the meetings devolve into rants about immigrants, junkies, thugs and vigilantism.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Abrams delivered a standout performance as an unhoused junkie thief in the critical and commercial hit that would go on to win an Oscar (Amy Madigan as best supporting actress).
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of junkie
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  • As the camera focused on a star player making a touchdown or a slam dunk, the faces of the fans behind them would coalesce into a colorful, murky abstraction.
    — Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Hathaway, a New York City native and lifelong Knicks fan, was jokingly credited for their change in fortune by yours truly and a host of others.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fan
Noun
  • These sucker shoots can quickly form a thicket of stems that are unsightly, inherently weak, and prone to storm damage if allowed to mature.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
  • One was a regional distributor of garbage trucks, street sweepers, and sewer suckers for municipalities.
    — Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sucker
Noun
  • In the ‘90s, Golod worked with Pet Television Network as co-chairman and co-owner of a cable and satellite service aimed toward animal enthusiasts.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Snowboarders and skiing enthusiasts from around the world travel there for the pillowy snow on its mountains.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiast

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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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