addicts

noun

plural of addict
1
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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2
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 quicker Wendy's rids itself of the meth addicts and prison-release system workers, the sooner this brand restores order. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 At its center is a youngish man named Bob Arctor, an undercover cop who starts using drugs in order to infiltrate a house full of addicts in Southern California. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 The problem with just arresting addicts is there’s nowhere to take them. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 Outside, addicts wander peg-legged in the pulverizing triple-digit late summer heat, past attorneys in cream sport coats and copper-red ties. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 The answers to these questions are very important to our community of addicts and alcoholics, both in and out of recovery. — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Whether fighting or fueling it, the rage makes addicts of us all. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Many ex-addicts turn to religion, exchanging one inflexible code for another; John’s own post-heroin spiritual exercises were omnivorous. — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Describing themselves as a professional neighborhood watch group, former gang members and addicts are helping Venice residents clear encampments from their doorsteps. — Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicts
  1. users
  2. lovers
  3. fans
  4. suckers
  5. enthusiasts
Noun
  • BetMGM is offering new users a chance to place a bet and get $1,500 in bonuses if the bet loses when using promo code FOXNEWS.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Anthropic’s actions allow users to create derivative songs without paying the copyright holders, the lawsuit says.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of users
Noun
  • Nature lovers, artists (Ansel Adams found a muse in the Snake River), and outdoor adventurers know the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is more than just a winter sports destination.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The professionalization worked, but at the expense of the site’s internal culture, Cooke argues, as generous eccentrics were displaced by neurotic lovers of rules.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • Playing a real game in Spectrum Center for the first time since trading away LaMelo Ball over the summer, this was Charlotte’s first chance since that controversial deal to show the home fans that the deal was a good one.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, many fans already pay for cable or other services, lowering the additional cost come hoops season.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • The theory seems to be that there will always be another crop of suckers willing to pump money into the ecosystem, so the market will provide.
    — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • More suckers may continue to appear for several years unless the stump is ground up or treated with tree stump killer.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of suckers
Noun
  • The underlying practice, sometimes called contrast bath therapy or immersion therapy, alternates the body’s exposure to hot and cold water and has long been used by physical therapists, athletes and wellness enthusiasts, according to WHOOP.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For enthusiasts, however, compatibility and accuracy are likely to matter more.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiasts

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“Addicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicts. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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