1
as in addicts
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
heroin junkies wasting their lives
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2
as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a television cartoon junkie
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Recent Examples of junkies
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
Are there now enough political junkies who want the pure uncut stuff?
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Fun for the family, and the many passengers joining the charitable weekend, rather than adrenaline junkies raring to find the danger zone.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events — or dens of insider trading?
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
It’s been a relatively sleepy race for all but the most avid political junkies.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
While the program has produced lighter moments for political junkies, such as the Allison-Singleton banter, clips of occasional spats between panelists have made the show a messy must-watch for virtual viewers who casually tune in to the tussles on social media.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
TikTok obsessives, wellness-culture adherents, and misinformation junkies all end up in need of care.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Are there now enough political junkies who want the pure uncut stuff?
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Fun for the family, and the many passengers joining the charitable weekend, rather than adrenaline junkies raring to find the danger zone.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events — or dens of insider trading?
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
It’s been a relatively sleepy race for all but the most avid political junkies.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
While the program has produced lighter moments for political junkies, such as the Allison-Singleton banter, clips of occasional spats between panelists have made the show a messy must-watch for virtual viewers who casually tune in to the tussles on social media.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
TikTok obsessives, wellness-culture adherents, and misinformation junkies all end up in need of care.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkies
Noun
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The 30th Precinct Station House jail is for drug addicts, streetwalkers, and thieves.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Artificials addicts will try the most offbeat gadgets.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Noun
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But for lovers of remote places and untamed nature, the effort is well worth it.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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And that’s a very good thing for the hardcore rye lovers out there.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
Noun
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But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Claude has apparently sought to siphon users discontented with ChatGPT, unveiling an update in February that allows users to import their data from competitor AI chatbots.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The number and layout of suckers can be reconfigured for different missions.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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One- or 2-foot-long suckers will produce enough bait chunks for an entire day of fishing.—
Chad Mason,
Outdoor Life,
3 June 2026
Noun
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With half of the stadium decked out in highlighter-orange supporting the Dutch and the other half in royal blue supporting the Japanese, the chants and energy were felt from whistle to whistle from the 69,285 fans in attendance.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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Tattoo enthusiasts travel to the state capital A high school history teacher from Chico, Struyf traveled to Sacramento for his third Capitol City Classic to finish up his two-year-long endeavor of tattooing his whole body.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In the winter, Aspen’s restaurants and bars (in town, in Snowmass, or even on the mountain) are packed with both snow enthusiasts and Aspen fanatics who never trade in their Moon Boots for ski boots.—
Chadner Navarro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Luckily for Southern Mountain Dew fanatics, there are Casey’s locations across the South.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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“Junkies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkies. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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