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causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
cocaine is highly addicting
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Civilization 7, released on February 18, is no different, managing to be just as addicting as its predecessors.
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Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Finally, its bottom notes round everything out with earthy notes like velvet musk, cedarwood, and white Amber for a woody touch that is incredibly addicting.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Jan. 2025
Though only the first three episodes will be released as a binge, with the remainder meted out weekly, the steady beat of shoes dropping makes for a propulsive, addicting watch.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Max’s new addicting medical drama, The Pitt, debuted last week, and the series has already hooked viewers wanting more.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Finally, its bottom notes round everything out with earthy notes like velvet musk, cedarwood, and white Amber for a woody touch that is incredibly addicting.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Jan. 2025
Though only the first three episodes will be released as a binge, with the remainder meted out weekly, the steady beat of shoes dropping makes for a propulsive, addicting watch.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Max’s new addicting medical drama, The Pitt, debuted last week, and the series has already hooked viewers wanting more.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicting
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Its pain-relieving properties can be addictive and lead to overdose and death.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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For some students, the popular apps are as addictive as drugs, and just as likely to eat through one’s weekly budget for food and expenses.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Addicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicting. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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