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
  • Leader, born in Galway, grew up playing rugby but became hooked on America’s gridiron game during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The plaintiffs sued in 2023, alleging that endless scrolling, Snapstreaks and other features on social media platforms kept them hooked and harmed their mental health.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • As a reporter, Karni isn’t accustomed to writing about herself, so the experience gave her a greater appreciation for those who do.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • To anyone accustomed to the usual genealogies of either Judd or late-twentieth-century architecture, his choice of Alexander might have been startling.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The biggest magic trick, however, was dependent on CG technology — then very much in its infancy — making everyone believe that Sisko and co were walking the same corridors as Kirk.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Proposition 40 divided Democratic leaders because of concerns about its impact on the state’s volatile budget that is highly dependent on the wealthy.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Soybean oil is also the most used cooking oil in China, making up nearly half the market.
    — JOEL WUTHNOW, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Rolling papers are one of the most used cannabis accessories in the world, since smoking joints is one of the top ways to consume the plant.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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