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
  • In the same way, the body can grow accustomed to constant noise.
    — Laura Coco, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
  • British soccer supporters are accustomed to 45-minute halves that largely unfold without interruption.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • As noted by the International Atomic Energy Agency, relying solely on weather-dependent renewables requires a massive expansion of the power grid.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Nscale warns in its S-1 that its business is highly dependent on a small number of customers.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Loans for used cars generally come with higher interest rates.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The used car market is out of control and there doesn’t seem to be an easy fix for high prices.
    — Corey Bridges, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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