jonesing

slang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jonesing
Adjective
  • In this offbeat and surreal comedy, frustrated playwright Mark becomes addicted to huffing perfume to conjure memories from a previous Italian summer vacation.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
  • In this offbeat and surreal comedy, frustrated playwright Mark becomes addicted to huffing perfume to conjure memories from a previous Italian summer vacation.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The signs were ominous on the opening hole as Dunlap began his round with a hooked drive into the gallery on his way to a bogey.
    Matias Grez, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The hooked wool design features a playful bunny jumping amidst greenery and bloom.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Jonesing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jonesing. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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