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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
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.
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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
Yesterday was a really big deal for drone delivery junkies.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
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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
Yesterday was a really big deal for drone delivery junkies.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkie
Noun
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Vince and Jake are both addicts — the former is addicted to drugs and gambling, while the latter is addicted to his own brother.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Sep. 2025
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While he's shown flashes of his ability to lead the team on scoring drives, consecutive losses to start the season probably isn't what Bears fans hoped to see under new coach Ben Johnson.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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The willingness to do the little things that make a team tick are a big reason King is so fondly appreciated by the fans, too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company released a more expensive version of its subscription-fee offering in the EU in 2023, but was slapped with a €200 million ($232 million) fine in April after regulators argued the model still breached the bloc’s digital antitrust rules and didn’t offer users a genuine free choice.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Facebook users have mentioned that the restaurant is busy as customers are getting in their last few moments of home style Korean cooking.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aloe vera juice and apple cider vinegar might sound like an unlikely pairing, but some wellness enthusiasts swear by the combination to boost gut health, steady blood sugar, and even support weight loss.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Why These Costumes Are a Must-Have For cleaning enthusiasts who want their favorite scrub buddy to join in on the holiday fun and for quirky Halloween fans alike, these costumes are whimsical and sure to spark plenty of laughs.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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An award-winning name in American whiskey, Elijah Craig continues to honor its heritage while innovating with releases that whiskey lovers eagerly anticipate.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Mistresses and lovers corrupt the scene just as much as physical ailments do.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tennis fanatics will get a kick out of this ashtray that will remind them there’s still life to live even when Wimbledon or the US Open isn’t in session.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some did it with the exhausting energy of a fanatic.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Junkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkie. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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