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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
Plaintiffs claimed that Feel Free was marketed as a drink that could induce calmness and relaxation, and was no more habit-forming than caffeine—but that using the product had led many customers to become addicted to it.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Perry became addicted to ketamine in the weeks leading up to his death, injecting the drug sometimes six to eight times a day.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
There is a lovely scene between Claire and her oldest daughter, Channing, who is so put together with her own family of two kids and an awkward husband, that most of her mom’s attention goes to the unlucky-in-love man-child son and her loved addicted sister.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 2 Dec. 2025
Soon, Jay became addicted to doing open mics, hopping between multiple venues in one evening.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Perry became addicted to ketamine in the weeks leading up to his death, injecting the drug sometimes six to eight times a day.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
There is a lovely scene between Claire and her oldest daughter, Channing, who is so put together with her own family of two kids and an awkward husband, that most of her mom’s attention goes to the unlucky-in-love man-child son and her loved addicted sister.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 2 Dec. 2025
Soon, Jay became addicted to doing open mics, hopping between multiple venues in one evening.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicted
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This large mammal walked on long, spindly limbs — almost like a modern ungulate, such as a horse or zebra — yet its legs ended in massive, hooked claws.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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When Oliver sent me the script, I was really hooked.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, Fowler was accustomed to meeting impossible deadlines.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The demands of the role arrived at a moment when Grande was already accustomed to being watched — and judged — from every angle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cleanup efforts — including efforts to reduce the amount of sewage, fertilizer and petroleum products being rinsed into the lagoon — are heavily dependent on cities and counties.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Today, every country’s economy is tied to others, but a small nation that’s as historically dependent on trade as Denmark seems particularly vulnerable to Trump’s caprices.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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In addition to used books, other items such as collectibles will also be available for purchase.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The wounded and dead from Saturday's violence in Malekshahi were taken to the Imam Khomeini hospital in Ilam, where security forces stormed the compound and used batons, tear gas and live fire, according to Hengaw.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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