as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
Ventura readily admitted to a serious opiate addiction and feeling jealousy, especially early on, over Combs’ relationships with other women, including the mother of three his children, Kim Porter.
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Aster isn’t merely mocking them; his real point is that moralistic self-righteousness has become a kind of addiction in America.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2025
Dean noted the progress that had been made in addiction and treatment.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The teenage character faces a challenging upbringing while dealing with his mother’s drug addiction.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Aster isn’t merely mocking them; his real point is that moralistic self-righteousness has become a kind of addiction in America.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2025
Dean noted the progress that had been made in addiction and treatment.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The teenage character faces a challenging upbringing while dealing with his mother’s drug addiction.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
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The implementation of data analytics allows investors to make more informed decisions, reduce dependence on the human factor and increase the objectivity of their assessments.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Their goal is to reduce dependence on foreign technology and take the lead in areas such as climate modeling and personalized medicine.—
Jack Dongarra,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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Encourage critical thinking, discussions about activism or policy, and personal responsibility, such as changing their consumption habits or volunteering.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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Develop active listening habits Practice focusing entirely on what others are saying rather than formulating your response.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Here, Yoo shares a few key dos and don’ts to keep in mind when making cocktails with soju: Do adjust the amount of soju to your own personal taste and alcohol tolerance.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
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But bats’ most impressive superpower is a remarkable tolerance to viral infections.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
17 May 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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