addicted

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Recent Examples of addicted In the throes of postpartum depression after having her daughter, Kaya, Panettiere became addicted to alcohol and Klonopin, a prescription drug that can treat anxiety and seizure disorders but has a risk of dependency and withdrawal symptoms. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Now, with one-year mercenary players plus rapid roster turnover, the first game deters even the most addicted sports gambler. — Mac Engel july 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026 The story follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and crew as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 July 2026 The state does not sufficiently fund services for people who become addicted to gambling via the sports-betting apps on their phones, mental health experts say, and there are not enough therapists trained to treat gambling addiction. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for addicted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicted
Adjective
  • In it, two friends with nothing to lose become hooked on power after hitting on a winning spicy beef jerky recipe made with human flesh.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask has been kicking around Allure editors’ nightstands for years, and judging by its 2025 Readers’ Choice Award, plenty of you are just as hooked.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Like other journalism organizations, however, Fox News is navigating a world in which a new crop of reporters has grown accustomed to talking to followers via social media in less formal ways.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Audiences have become accustomed to Mungiu pointing out uncomfortable truths.
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The rural economy, largely dependent on farming, is also an important pillar of consumer spending.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • To your earlier point, so much of modern stardom is dependent on a social following.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The program aims to keep used textiles out of general waste and mixed recycling bins, preserve clothing for reuse and improve the supply of material suitable for fiber-to-fiber recycling.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The shop just minutes away from TCU sells used books between $5 and $20.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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