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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
After the show ended, Dunham became addicted to prescription anxiety medication.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
The company and Oakland leaders said the California Hotel would be a beacon for those who are low-income, elderly, ill or addicted and in all likelihood would be homeless without their room there.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Listen to this article OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ‘s $7 billion-plus plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids will go before a judge Friday, potentially setting up votes on whether to accept it for local governments, people who became addicted to the drug and other groups.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Not the murder, not the arrival of the addicted sister, but the removal of the boy that has been at the core of so much sorrow and betrayal between the sisters.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
The company and Oakland leaders said the California Hotel would be a beacon for those who are low-income, elderly, ill or addicted and in all likelihood would be homeless without their room there.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Listen to this article OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ‘s $7 billion-plus plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids will go before a judge Friday, potentially setting up votes on whether to accept it for local governments, people who became addicted to the drug and other groups.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Not the murder, not the arrival of the addicted sister, but the removal of the boy that has been at the core of so much sorrow and betrayal between the sisters.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicted
Adjective
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This trend matches the rise of hooked and tufted rugs, which often take on organic shapes with irregular edges.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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The problem is these devices seem to be designed to keep us hooked.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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While repellents are simple to use, raccoons often become accustomed to the scent.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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Would Forever Young be the Forever Young people had become accustomed to?—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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But Trump’s tariff policies have put economic strain on a region that’s heavily dependent on trade with Mexico.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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This will be especially important if the company wants to ship AI smart glasses — which are heavily dependent on quality AI performance and accuracy — to compete with the likes of Meta and Google.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Federal tax credits of up to $7,500 for people buying new electric cars and a $4,000 credit for used cars will now end Sept. 30.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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But there are still benefits to be had, according to Jonas, especially car dealers that sell both used and new cars.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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