as in dependences
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addictions
And for a growing contingent inside and outside of Washington, there are concerns over fraud, insider trading and gambling addictions.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
This grouped gambling with alcohol use disorder and other addictions.
—Alex Hogan, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
Newer ones such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, broadly known as GLP-1s, have exploded in popularity for weight loss and have shown promise for treating other conditions, such as addictions and neurodegenerative and liver diseases.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
Now as young men, some of them are finding help to overcome their addictions through online forums and communities.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Regardless of the differences between kratom and classic opioids, some people have found themselves with mild to severe addictions to kratom products.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
While only 1% of adults who gamble report addictions, the Journal of Behavioral Addictions reports that between 2% and 7% of young people who place bets report gambling addictions.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Did Meta lose some lawsuits involving some painful addictions to its product?
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Brain imaging studies of people diagnosed with internet gaming or social media disorders have shown structural and functional changes in these regions that resemble what doctors see in gambling and other behavioral addictions.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
This grouped gambling with alcohol use disorder and other addictions.
—Alex Hogan, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
Newer ones such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, broadly known as GLP-1s, have exploded in popularity for weight loss and have shown promise for treating other conditions, such as addictions and neurodegenerative and liver diseases.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
Now as young men, some of them are finding help to overcome their addictions through online forums and communities.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Regardless of the differences between kratom and classic opioids, some people have found themselves with mild to severe addictions to kratom products.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
While only 1% of adults who gamble report addictions, the Journal of Behavioral Addictions reports that between 2% and 7% of young people who place bets report gambling addictions.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Did Meta lose some lawsuits involving some painful addictions to its product?
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Brain imaging studies of people diagnosed with internet gaming or social media disorders have shown structural and functional changes in these regions that resemble what doctors see in gambling and other behavioral addictions.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictions
Noun
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So, here was Ondaatje just writing about his day-t0-day, grappling with the intense swings of emotion any parent must reckon with as their children grow into autonomy, forever leaving behind the heartbreakingly sweet (and frequently tedious) dependences of childhood.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Write down your thoughts, and then build habits to make this personal constitution come alive.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Addictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictions. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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