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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
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
In that same spirit, Sorsby might maintain that discipline of college athletes for wagering is unfair if those athletes are gambling addicts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
However, the addicts among you do have second-screen options.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Now, their comments and DMs are flooded with messages from other wheelchair users or recovering addicts who found meaning in their story.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
When the drug haze occasionally lifts, Susie follows the bizarre serial killings of homeless opioid addicts in Los Angeles and fights with her father, attorney for Dick Sickler, whose pharmaceutical firm is largely responsible for the nation’s drug epidemic.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Life imitating art By the time Artemis astronauts begin assembling a real foothold at the Moon’s south pole, the blueprint will feel oddly familiar, at least to those sim addicts who have been dreaming of a functional moon colony for decades now.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Today’s addicts face new challenges that could turn around the recent positive gains.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Robust policing such as this to rid the streets of the scourge of these drugs, combined with coordinated efforts to get addicts into recovery and assistance post-rehab to maintain stability is a vital and valuable use of taxpayer dollars.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
In that same spirit, Sorsby might maintain that discipline of college athletes for wagering is unfair if those athletes are gambling addicts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
However, the addicts among you do have second-screen options.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Now, their comments and DMs are flooded with messages from other wheelchair users or recovering addicts who found meaning in their story.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
When the drug haze occasionally lifts, Susie follows the bizarre serial killings of homeless opioid addicts in Los Angeles and fights with her father, attorney for Dick Sickler, whose pharmaceutical firm is largely responsible for the nation’s drug epidemic.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Life imitating art By the time Artemis astronauts begin assembling a real foothold at the Moon’s south pole, the blueprint will feel oddly familiar, at least to those sim addicts who have been dreaming of a functional moon colony for decades now.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Today’s addicts face new challenges that could turn around the recent positive gains.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Robust policing such as this to rid the streets of the scourge of these drugs, combined with coordinated efforts to get addicts into recovery and assistance post-rehab to maintain stability is a vital and valuable use of taxpayer dollars.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicts
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The situation is tricky enough in the case of innovations that users voluntarily adopt—plenty of people do not let their dim view of Meta overly interfere with their enjoyment of Instagram.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The Fitbit Air may appeal to users seeking a simpler alternative to the Apple Watch — one with fewer distractions and notifications — or a cheaper option than rival health trackers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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In addition to being sun lovers, many of the species on this list are heat- and drought-tolerant.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Bedside power outlets and ceiling fans add to the convenience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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This is why fans are upset, for a center who not even a top 5 center in the NBA.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The flies are blood-suckers, like mosquitos, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Lilac shrubs also spread through suckers — new stems that sprout from the root system and can crowd out other plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The theory made some enthusiasts uneasy and prompted some authorities, locals and others to defend Ushuaia, a city of nearly 85,000 that draws tourists to its Antarctic cruise ships and abundant, watchworthy bird population.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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For enthusiasts concerned that electrification might dilute Lamborghini’s identity, the Fenomeno Roadster sends the opposite message.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Addicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicts. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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