as in dependences
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addictions
Billy Idol has been more than forthcoming over the years about his various drug addictions during the peak of his career, so much so that his new documentary is called, quite suitably, Billy Idol Should Be Dead.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Models were also asked to pose as corpses in crime scenes, to personify eating disorders and addictions that models might have.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on social media and around dinner tables.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2026
The same phenomenon could occur in addictions, since the drugs work by suppressing the reward signals in the brain; if the drugs are no longer present, those craving signals could return.
—Alice Park, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on social media and around dinner tables.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
The goal is finding a new way to treat addictions, which are a leading cause of sickness and death around the world.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
In the 1970s, Chapin kicked her addictions and turned to a life of ministry, also working as a talent manager (one client was a young Jennifer Love Hewitt).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
The author contends that traditional lock-em-up approaches have failed to address the root causes that lead to reoffending, such as untreated addictions and lack of job skills, and that the California model, adapted from successful European practices, produces better neighbors upon release.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Models were also asked to pose as corpses in crime scenes, to personify eating disorders and addictions that models might have.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on social media and around dinner tables.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2026
The same phenomenon could occur in addictions, since the drugs work by suppressing the reward signals in the brain; if the drugs are no longer present, those craving signals could return.
—Alice Park, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on social media and around dinner tables.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
The goal is finding a new way to treat addictions, which are a leading cause of sickness and death around the world.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
In the 1970s, Chapin kicked her addictions and turned to a life of ministry, also working as a talent manager (one client was a young Jennifer Love Hewitt).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
The author contends that traditional lock-em-up approaches have failed to address the root causes that lead to reoffending, such as untreated addictions and lack of job skills, and that the California model, adapted from successful European practices, produces better neighbors upon release.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictions
habits
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Your 2nd House of Production steadies as this emotional New Moon encourages you to set money intentions and reconnect with values that align with your spending habits.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Your 2nd House of Assets draws attention as the unconscious Moon conjoins information-gathering Mercury there, revealing habits that are shaping your financial journey.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Addictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictions. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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