as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
In the wake of her sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks)’s descent into addiction, Chloe has somehow taken over Nicky’s life, marrying her ex-husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and even raising her son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan).
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 18 June 2025
As some of the most powerful companies in the world work to monetize their attention, kids across the country are struggling with the consequences of social media addiction.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 18 June 2025
But a few decades ago, the village fell into a spiral of alcohol addiction and gambling.
—Ahmer Khan, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025
There have been also changes in the broader social context, researchers wrote, including rates of homelessness and drug addiction in California—potential motivating factors for retail theft.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 18 June 2025
As some of the most powerful companies in the world work to monetize their attention, kids across the country are struggling with the consequences of social media addiction.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 18 June 2025
But a few decades ago, the village fell into a spiral of alcohol addiction and gambling.
—Ahmer Khan, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025
There have been also changes in the broader social context, researchers wrote, including rates of homelessness and drug addiction in California—potential motivating factors for retail theft.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
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As a result, Japan’s overall dependence on Chinese rare earths has dropped to below 60% from more than 90% at the time of the incident, according to data provided by Argus Media.—
Sam Meredith,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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However, after society grows an unhealthy dependence on the pills, Dr. Skinner vanishes.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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In addition to tying collagen supplements or the Jennifer Aniston habit of collagen coffee, the easiest way to support your body’s collagen protein is through your diet.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Other Republicans talk to Trump too, including Hawley — who then made a habit of informing Washington that Trump wants a softer touch on Medicaid.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Establishing a culture of risk tolerance can be transformative for startups.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Foods are then slowly reintroduced to determine tolerance based on symptoms.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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