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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
Their defence lawyers portrayed some as childhood victims of abuse, others as addicts.
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Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Boston community leaders proposed a new plan to tackle the open-air drug market at and around Mass and Cass that focuses on getting addicts off the streets, out of jail and into recovery in order to avoid last summer’s crowding and chaos.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The problem is a when some are actually alcoholics and drug addicts, and oftentimes, just don’t know it yet.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
A lot of 'em are ex addicts, alcoholics, a lot of us.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Harper and him are both addicts of a certain kind of thrill, a certain kind of action.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2026
Some of them self-identified as gambling addicts.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The musician, who also has a substance abuse disorder, enters a rehab shelter treating deaf recovering addicts.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Boston community leaders proposed a new plan to tackle the open-air drug market at and around Mass and Cass that focuses on getting addicts off the streets, out of jail and into recovery in order to avoid last summer’s crowding and chaos.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The problem is a when some are actually alcoholics and drug addicts, and oftentimes, just don’t know it yet.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
A lot of 'em are ex addicts, alcoholics, a lot of us.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Harper and him are both addicts of a certain kind of thrill, a certain kind of action.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2026
Some of them self-identified as gambling addicts.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The musician, who also has a substance abuse disorder, enters a rehab shelter treating deaf recovering addicts.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicts
Noun
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Not all iPhone users will have access to the feature.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Afterwards, ByteDance rolled back that feature and introduced verification requirements for users who want to create digital avatars with their own images and audio, according to Chinese media.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Outdoor lovers can explore Monroe Lake, the Hoosier National Forest, historic limestone quarries, and year-round festivals just an hour from Indianapolis.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Margarita lovers, Sunday is calling.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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The moans announced the doubt throughout Riviera’s 18th green amphitheater, a bowl full of thousands of fans unsure if the new guy could do it.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Of the 63% of international fans who attended the Games, the United States, at 14%, bought the second-most tickets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Pisces are suckers for anything romantic.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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For surf enthusiasts, Big Wave Bay is your call to arms, or rather, boards.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The large primary bedroom — complete with a fireplace and walls of glass that look out to the pool — is especially sumptuous for wellness enthusiasts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Addicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicts. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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