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causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
cocaine is highly addicting
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Recent Examples of addicting
Minimalist artists Sol LeWitt, Frank Stella and Donald Judd seemed to know this, captivating us with the addicting lucidity of their stark lines, colors and shapes.
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Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Featuring addicting notes of bergamot, lychee, Turkish rose, lily of the valley and peony, this ensemble is complemented by the creamy and powdery finish of vanilla, musk and cashmere.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
But these are the twists that make The Traitors so addicting.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Apps like TikTok and Instagram can be genuinely addicting and are often targeted at teens.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
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Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Featuring addicting notes of bergamot, lychee, Turkish rose, lily of the valley and peony, this ensemble is complemented by the creamy and powdery finish of vanilla, musk and cashmere.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
But these are the twists that make The Traitors so addicting.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Apps like TikTok and Instagram can be genuinely addicting and are often targeted at teens.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicting
addictive
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In the end, though, Arnaz’s addictive behaviors were his greatest challenge.—
Julia M. Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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One such suit from Attorney General Brian Schwalb of the District of Columbia alleged that TikTok was intentionally addictive and psychologically damaging to kids, posing profound risks including depression, anxiety, sleep loss and body dysmorphia.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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“Addicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicting. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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