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
  • Start with this one and once you’re hooked, there are plenty of other squills for experimentation.
    Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Even in brighter skies, its shape is recognizable, forming a hooked pattern that stands out from the surrounding stars.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Boards are already accustomed to overseeing organizations that outsource critical functions while retaining responsibility for the associated risk.
    Simone Grimes, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Punk, rap, classical and jazz acts share porches with the folk, Americana and acoustic singer/songwriter acts which may seem to be the most accustomed fare at neighborhood Porchfests.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Yet businesses built around needs that repeatedly return start from a different strategic position than those dependent on discretionary purchases.
    Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • For the territory’s roughly 3,500 residents, the oilfield promises to transform an economy long dependent on fishing.
    Sergio Farella, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • When sales of used and rare books spiked, booksellers suspected that AI companies were the buyers.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • No one, however, much less a dubious Spanish public who were more used to mocking than celebrating their country’s best GC rider in a generation, believed that Mas could win the race.
    Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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