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Recent Examples of junkie Here's what theme park junkies and avid gamers need to know about SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal's Epic Universe. Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 Nobody else is going to take the death of a few junkies seriously, but Mickey is filled with empathy and personal motivation. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025 Never stop being a sports junkie, KD. Michael Sykes, For The Win, 7 Mar. 2025 Which for comic fans and political junkies alike is sheer mana. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for junkie
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Noun
  • His familiarity with offensive coordinator Frank Smith should allow Waller, a recovering addict who has faced multiple NFL suspensions, to adjust to the offense quickly.
    Omar Kelly July 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
  • Locals have been subjected to watching addicts inject opioids in full public view, including in front of children, Torres said.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • One of our favorite tested nail polishes, the Essie Gel Couture polish, is included in the sale, and other fan favorites, like the Revlon Lustrous Lipstick made the cut, too.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
  • Brit Page himself has been a popular fan pick to play 007 since his breakout starring turn in the first season of Netflix/Shondaland’s Bridgerton.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Sap, the Carnegie Mellon assistant professor, said Grok was dealing with a common tension for AIs: balancing the desire to follow the user’s instructions with its own guidelines.
    Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
  • The post sparked hundreds of comments, with users unleashing their own sarcasm and disbelief.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Among the grounds, fitness enthusiasts will be happy to find both pickleball and tennis courts.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
  • According to Pizza Hut's blog, the Hut Lover's Pizzas offer something for every taste, including pineapple enthusiasts.
    Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • For lovers of art, architecture, and history, don't miss the Achilleion, a palace-turned-museum that was once the private refuge of the beloved Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
    Mina Agnos, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
  • Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • But a new high-definition drone video may help Everest fanatics who will never set foot on the peak better understand the nothern route.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 30 June 2025
  • While Tesla still has its share of fanatics and a largely bullish slate of analysts, Wall Street is skeptical of Musk’s futuristic promises or sees them as baked into the stock price.
    Ari Levy,Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 29 June 2025

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“Junkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkie. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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