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as in hooked
having a compulsive need for a harmful substance or activity
The organization provides resources for drug addicted individuals. Having lost nearly all of his savings, he finally realized he was addicted to gambling.
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as in accustomed
having a great interest or need to do or have something
I'm completely addicted to this new word game.
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Recent Examples of addicted
More than 300,000 people have died from opioid prescription drug overdoses and millions more became addicted.
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Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
More than 300,000 people have died from opioid prescription drug overdoses and millions more became addicted.
—Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the boy might become addicted to phonics.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Some people, particularly those who grew up during the rise of social media, are also increasingly worried about the potential of becoming addicted or too reliant on AI tools.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
More than 300,000 people have died from opioid prescription drug overdoses and millions more became addicted.
—Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the boy might become addicted to phonics.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Some people, particularly those who grew up during the rise of social media, are also increasingly worried about the potential of becoming addicted or too reliant on AI tools.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicted
Adjective
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His approach to slide tackles appears to have been refined through working alongside the Brazilian, with Mainoo developing a distinctive hooked technique with his right leg.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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They’re hooked and craving more.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the short time McDaniel has been with the Chargers, Henley has grown accustomed to the unexpected from him, including sticking his nose into a defensive meeting once in a while.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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That means that Congress has grown accustomed to backfilling the Highway Trust Fund every few years—accepting the obsolescence of the gas tax rather than bringing it up to speed.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Restaurants and neighborhoods can feel more local, especially outside the most tourism-dependent islands and resorts.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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At the same time, rich countries took steps to become less dependent on oil; while soaring prices encouraged new exploration, from Alaska to the North Sea, and the Soviet Union became a major producer.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
23 May 2026
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Lastly, this approach to treating silk could allow for upcycling used textiles, which previously would have to be dissolved before processing, or simply discarded.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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People, having grown too used to these warnings and then seeing storms peter out, refuse to move.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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