as in addictive
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs warned the patient to be careful, because morphine can be habit-forming

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Recent Examples of habit-forming The label also now no longer includes sugar as an example of habit-forming substances. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025 This week, social media users are sounding the alarm about the product, which some describe as habit-forming and detrimental to their health. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2025 The label also warns that the product can become habit-forming and recommends that people who have a history of substance abuse consider not consuming the product. Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025 They are bound to be unaware of their habit-forming training, which is simply a consequence of their working routinely with AI. Unsettling, for sure. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Adjective
  • The caramel and vanilla bourbon become even more pronounced, creating this cozy, wrap-you-up-in-a-blanket feeling that’s absolutely addictive.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Girlfriend's six-episode debut has fans clamoring for more of the addictive thriller starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This twist on the salt and watermelon trick makes for a unique and addicting snack that is the perfect vinegary bite.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • That outro is just too addicting; fans aren’t going to quit listening on repeat for a long, long time.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025

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“Habit-forming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habit-forming. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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