as in dependences
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addictions
Through years of advocating for children, the princess—and mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—has come to understand that some of society’s most serious problems, from addictions to poor mental health, have their roots in the first five years of an individual’s life.
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Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
Not good due to all the fires, empty reservoir, crime, high taxes, homeless and drug addictions, etc.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
While the film grapples with Dexter’s (Sturgess) addictions and patience-testing roguishness toward her, Hathaway and director Lone Scherfig never land on a compelling reason for Emma to put up with it.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
While that argument continues, the soccer coach and tax accountant are rebuilding their lives — while doing their best to stay vigilant with their addictions.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The case maintains that exposure to sportsbook apps, particularly those that feature live, in-play wagering options known as microbetting, negligently causes severe gambling addictions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
And for a growing contingent inside and outside of Washington, there are concerns over fraud, insider trading and gambling addictions.
—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
Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
Not good due to all the fires, empty reservoir, crime, high taxes, homeless and drug addictions, etc.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
While the film grapples with Dexter’s (Sturgess) addictions and patience-testing roguishness toward her, Hathaway and director Lone Scherfig never land on a compelling reason for Emma to put up with it.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
While that argument continues, the soccer coach and tax accountant are rebuilding their lives — while doing their best to stay vigilant with their addictions.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The case maintains that exposure to sportsbook apps, particularly those that feature live, in-play wagering options known as microbetting, negligently causes severe gambling addictions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
And for a growing contingent inside and outside of Washington, there are concerns over fraud, insider trading and gambling addictions.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictions
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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
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According to the bank’s analysis, higher-income households largely maintained their driving habits in March despite rising fuel prices, while lower-income households cut back consumption more sharply, potentially by driving less, carpooling or using more public transit.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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As studios grapple with consolidation, shifting viewing habits and AI disruption, the festival has doubled down on its role as a global showcase.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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“Addictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictions. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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