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also junky
1
as in addict
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
heroin junkies wasting their lives
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2
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a television cartoon junkie
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Recent Examples of junkie
Dane Cordes was an adrenaline junky and, according to those who knew him, was someone who liked fast cars, fast bikes, water sports and skydiving.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Adding to the festivities, adrenaline junkie Travis Pastrana is preparing a surprise stunt to open the main card broadcast.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
For basketball junkies, his commitment to the game, not just the NBA lifestyle, commands admiration, Smith said.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
But best of all for us Plath junkies are the jewel-like glimpses of the tall lady in red—full of tension.
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Air Mail,
6 June 2026
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Adding to the festivities, adrenaline junkie Travis Pastrana is preparing a surprise stunt to open the main card broadcast.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
For basketball junkies, his commitment to the game, not just the NBA lifestyle, commands admiration, Smith said.
—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
But best of all for us Plath junkies are the jewel-like glimpses of the tall lady in red—full of tension.
—
Air Mail,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkie
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One parent died young and another was an addict.
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Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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Prediction markets, which allows users to speculate on various real-world events such as sports and even political outcomes, have been rising in popularity among investors.
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In a demonstration ahead of the product’s launch, NewsGuard COO Matt Skibinski showed how the chatbot debunked a piece of medical misinformation and guided the user to primary sources.
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Some fans flew from Portugal to Miami to watch Ronaldo play in his 25th career World Cup match.
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One dog became the center of attention of Scottish fans who gathered in Boston for the World Cup.
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast.
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Pop culture and anime conventions have exploded in popularity across the United States, giving cosplayers and cartoon enthusiasts looking a place to celebrate their interests together.
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Never fear, San Antonio fanatics, there’s something in the auction for you, too.
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The revolutionary fanatics running the Islamic regime aren’t interested in the welfare of the Iranian public, who were mowed down by the thousands when protesters took the streets seeking freedom.
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“Junkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkie. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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