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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
Andra is a low-key adrenaline junkie.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But the hit sequel about a superpowered demon-child now has the potential to reach even more Stateside Letterboxd junkies thanks to A24’s new English dub of the film, out on August 22.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
The only things shaky about Relish are the junkies, prostitutes, suicidal depressives, and sinners who populate Osborne's songs.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Dye is rumored to be playing a junkie who was former combat pilot; Layne is thought to be playing a Harlem housewife with ambitions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But the hit sequel about a superpowered demon-child now has the potential to reach even more Stateside Letterboxd junkies thanks to A24’s new English dub of the film, out on August 22.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
The only things shaky about Relish are the junkies, prostitutes, suicidal depressives, and sinners who populate Osborne's songs.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Dye is rumored to be playing a junkie who was former combat pilot; Layne is thought to be playing a Harlem housewife with ambitions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkie
Noun
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Vince is the screwup, a mostly-former drug and gambling addict, while Jake is a successful restaurateur, running the eponymous club/restaurant Black Rabbit in Manhattan.—
Andrew Bernard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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Austin Abrams, who stole scenes as an unhoused drug addict in Cregger’s hit Weapons this past summer, is leading the feature, which is veering away from the previous adaptations and is meant to be a love letter to the original Capcom video games while using brand new characters.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Grealish, no longer prone, headed, just like Moyes, to the South Stand and appeared to blow a kiss to adoring fans.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The paddock was filled with drivers and engineers working together while surrounded by fans watching closely.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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VPNs provide a layer of encryption for users, with the main benefit being additional security and data privacy.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The user purchased Bitcoin for $14,120 in two separate transactions, and the Bitcoin was sent to a digital wallet, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The changing of the leaves draws nature enthusiasts, often called leaf-peepers, to see the bright colors from Hudson Valley, New York to Boulder, Colorado, and Snoqualmie Valley, Washington.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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These voters are chefs and food media professionals, and also food enthusiasts who follow the latest restaurants simply for pleasure.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This cal is every candle lover’s dream.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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National Coffee Day is the perfect time buy a gift for the coffee lover in your life.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As steadfast as the Deadheads are, though, hardcore Metallica fanatics may be even more extreme.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Black Sheep Coffee plans to keep fueling the coffee fanatics in the South, too.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Junkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkie. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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