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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
The woman begs for help with homeless drug addicts.
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Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—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
Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicts
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Vote here The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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That bill allows internet users to see what is being collected about them, tell companies to delete it, and stop companies from selling or sharing their data.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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The two played lovers on the award-winning HBO series, Driver’s character being quite the abusive onscreen boyfriend at times.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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For beach lovers looking to steer clear of crowds, Florida's Forgotten Coast is a welcome reprieve.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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For a club already facing relegation on the pitch, their own fans may have just dealt them the final, crushing blow.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The bulk of the fans who remained after Detroit’s blowout Game 7 loss at Little Caesars Arena were there for the Cleveland Cavaliers after being bussed in by owner Dan Gilbert.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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That makes students who play by the rules feel like suckers.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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But the juries, returning for the semis after a four-year absence, are still suckers for this kind of old-school showboating.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Blending apple cider vinegar and turmeric into a shot or elixir has gained popularity among wellness enthusiasts as a natural remedy for a wide variety of health concerns.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
17 May 2026
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Samberg was among the first to call out the inevitable crowd of bigots and MAGA-enthusiasts that would wail and scream.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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“Addicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicts. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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