Definition of dopernext
as in addict
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally the doper had to go straight—there would be some serious jail time if he didn't

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Recent Examples of doper Could Hunter Armstrong beat a pool full of dopers? Frederick Dreier, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026 James had an even doper moment in store for the kid after the game. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 At the stationhouse, the two recent high school graduates were strip searched, and things weren’t looking good for a couple of longhaired dopers. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 5 May 2023 Gatlin, remembered as a one-time doper and five-time Olympic medalist, tested positive for a steroid in 2006 and was suspended for eight years. Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2021 That ability to pack an oxygen punch is what makes HBOCs a tempting target for a doper. Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2011
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Noun
  • There are likely fans and members of the public who now believe Harper—who has a footwear and apparel deal with Under Armour and whose jersey is among the top sellers in MLB—urged a gambling addict to keep gambling.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
  • Homeless encampments that serve as places for drug addicts to shoot up line several vacant and overgrown lots.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
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  • Russia may also be considering allowing lower-quality gasoline onto the market to increase supplies, business daily Kommersant reported this week, a move that carries risks for users.
    Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The city installs all these bike lanes but neglects to enforce rules and regulations on the users.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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“Doper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doper. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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