JONESING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

jonesing

adjective

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as in craving

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The story follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and crew as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 July 2026
The state does not sufficiently fund services for people who become addicted to gambling via the sports-betting apps on their phones, mental health experts say, and there are not enough therapists trained to treat gambling addiction.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026

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Perps are less obvious of a fit for sports betting, where wagers are generally hooked to the outcome of a game or other event with a clear end date.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
Anglophones become hooked on Telemundo William Kennedy of Miami is married to a Colombian woman, whose native language is Spanish.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

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