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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
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.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Such substances have drawn increasing scrutiny from researchers, regulators and families of those who’ve become addicted and as overdoses, hospitalizations and deaths have increased.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
That came today, following nine days of deliberation, when a jury in Los Angeles determined that both Meta and Google were guilty for allowing young users to become addicted and suffer mental health issues as a result.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
If 4% of gamblers become addicted or have big problems with their gambling, then there are about 160,000 problem gamblers in Illinois, probably many more.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Such substances have drawn increasing scrutiny from researchers, regulators and families of those who’ve become addicted and as overdoses, hospitalizations and deaths have increased.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
That came today, following nine days of deliberation, when a jury in Los Angeles determined that both Meta and Google were guilty for allowing young users to become addicted and suffer mental health issues as a result.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
If 4% of gamblers become addicted or have big problems with their gambling, then there are about 160,000 problem gamblers in Illinois, probably many more.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicted
Adjective
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They’re hooked and craving more.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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That way, when the tuna show up the hooked baits blend in with the free-swimming chum.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Although many employees became accustomed to flexible schedules during the pandemic, numerous American companies have since issued return-to-office mandates.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Over time, your system may grow more accustomed to handling stressful conditions — a resilience that can ripple into work, home life and other high-pressure moments.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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For tourism-dependent economies like Thailand and Vietnam, surging jet fuel costs and airline service cuts are compounding the damage.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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But people shouldn’t become overly dependent on it.—
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The examples include two auto body repair and used car facilities directly across the street.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law last July 4, ended the tax breaks — which were worth up to $7,500 for new EVs and up to $4,000 for used EVs — effective at the end of September 2025.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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