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as in users
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
an inspiring story about addicts who seek help and manage to kick their habit
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as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
science-fiction addicts who eagerly await each new installment in the series
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Recent Examples of addicts
One of the measure’s thoughtful features was its emphasis on providing access to treatment for long-term drug addicts.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Romería follows 18-year-old Marina, the daughter of drug addicts who died young of AIDS, who travels to the Atlantic coast of Spain to meet her paternal grandparents for the first time.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
This could be a center for the elderly, an association that helps drug addicts, or some other institution with a similar social-support function.
—CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
At night, the entranceway filled with homeless people who came inside to sleep; addicts smoked fentanyl in unoccupied apartments.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
In a City Council meeting last week, Boston Public Health Commissioner Bisola Ojikutu said the city distributes 81,112 on average per month to drug addicts.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Stankovic’s intense drama – based on true events – mixes religion with violence as recovering addicts head to an isolated monastery.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
They are populated by trolls, gore addicts, and, of course, aspiring shooters, who study, debate, and praise mass-shooting tactics and manifestos.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Based upon true stories from addicts, gangs, and law enforcement, King Ivory premiered to critical acclaim at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, with an upcoming wide theatrical release in November.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Romería follows 18-year-old Marina, the daughter of drug addicts who died young of AIDS, who travels to the Atlantic coast of Spain to meet her paternal grandparents for the first time.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
This could be a center for the elderly, an association that helps drug addicts, or some other institution with a similar social-support function.
—CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
At night, the entranceway filled with homeless people who came inside to sleep; addicts smoked fentanyl in unoccupied apartments.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
In a City Council meeting last week, Boston Public Health Commissioner Bisola Ojikutu said the city distributes 81,112 on average per month to drug addicts.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Stankovic’s intense drama – based on true events – mixes religion with violence as recovering addicts head to an isolated monastery.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
They are populated by trolls, gore addicts, and, of course, aspiring shooters, who study, debate, and praise mass-shooting tactics and manifestos.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Based upon true stories from addicts, gangs, and law enforcement, King Ivory premiered to critical acclaim at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, with an upcoming wide theatrical release in November.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicts
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The group also slammed how authorities arrested some social media users and activists for purportedly inciting violence.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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The iPhone lets users record and transcribe calls with just the tap of a button, as do other apps.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In her novel, Henry chronicles a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance with lots of fun travels.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Miami Takes the Top Spot Miami, Florida, ranked as the number one city for food lovers, excelling in both affordability and food diversity.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Since buying the property in 2013, Swift has drawn fans to Bay Street, the village's main drag of clothing boutiques and ice cream counters, all checklist items on the Swiftie itinerary.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cardi also delivered new tracks for fans to enjoy within the first week of Drama?—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The little suckers will ingest this and die.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to Marshall, beer enthusiasts will especially love Bridge View Tavern for its impressive craft beer selection.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stop into one of several breweries along the Jackson County Ale Trail, or pop into the American Museum of the House Cat, where feline enthusiasts can peruse cat-centric art and artifacts.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Haunted Trail takes visitors outdoors through a path with dense fog and several haunting installations with zombies, a ghoul bus, a graveyard filled with ghosts, chainsaw maniacs and more.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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As steadfast as the Deadheads are, though, hardcore Metallica fanatics may be even more extreme.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Black Sheep Coffee plans to keep fueling the coffee fanatics in the South, too.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Addicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicts. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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