as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
an addictive painkiller
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Recent Examples of addictive
It’s estimated that about 60 million people worldwide experience the addictive effects of opioids, and tramadol is often considered safer than other opioids.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Encased in a glossy synth-pop tune, producers Max Martin and Shellback lace the lyrics with a melody as addictive as a narcotic, hooking listeners from the start.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
At first, the state regulators tried various strategies to educate customers about the addictive nature of gambling, as well as the financial risks.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
But the energy of the stage is addictive, and so is her growing bond with Wiktor, 31, the band’s new frontman.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Encased in a glossy synth-pop tune, producers Max Martin and Shellback lace the lyrics with a melody as addictive as a narcotic, hooking listeners from the start.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
At first, the state regulators tried various strategies to educate customers about the addictive nature of gambling, as well as the financial risks.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
But the energy of the stage is addictive, and so is her growing bond with Wiktor, 31, the band’s new frontman.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictive
addicting
Adjective
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This twist on the salt and watermelon trick makes for a unique and addicting snack that is the perfect vinegary bite.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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That outro is just too addicting; fans aren’t going to quit listening on repeat for a long, long time.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictive. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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