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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 fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a television cartoon junkie
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkie
Noun
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Played by Austin Abrams with the wiry desperation and cunning of an addict, James is an unhoused junkie living in a tent in the woods, who has a nasty brush with Paul.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Opioids have ruined and poisoned an entire generation and the addicts need help but so do the property owners of this great city.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Below are some of the listening options for fans: Apple Podcasts.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Baseball cards have always been worth more as a collectors item for baseball fans IMO.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Collateral Damage The shift to agentic shopping has massive implications: Retail media networks could see less traffic if agents complete transactions without sending users to retailer sites.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The majority of Reddit users in the comments section said that the bride was not overreacting by excluding the twins from her wedding, and argued that the best solution would be to keep the wedding entirely child-free.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With pet-friendly outdoor seating, a rotating lineup of food trucks, and a vibrant atmosphere featuring live music and trivia nights, even non-beer enthusiasts will find plenty to do.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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The northern coast of the Dominican Republic is a haven for watersports enthusiasts looking to spend their days surfing, paddleboarding, sailing, and more.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Why bother, when there’s a big and growing market out there for innovative ways to link up pets, pet lovers and new technology?—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Mammoth Lakes Highley has one more must-visit small town to recommend for outdoor lovers: Mammoth Lakes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Pun, an avid wrestling fanatic, reveled in the chaos.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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All of these films have been dubbed quintessential summer movies by film fanatics around the country.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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“Junkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkie. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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