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
The decision the Hornets made to photograph Knueppel, Ball and the high-scoring Brandon Miller together Monday was latched onto by a number of Hornets junkies as evidence that Charlotte has a big role in mind for him.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
With flashing lights, laughing and screaming, this ride is one for the adrenaline junkies.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 22 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
Yesterday was a really big deal for drone delivery junkies.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
With flashing lights, laughing and screaming, this ride is one for the adrenaline junkies.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 22 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
Yesterday was a really big deal for drone delivery junkies.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkies
Noun
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One of the measure’s thoughtful features was its emphasis on providing access to treatment for long-term drug addicts.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Romería follows 18-year-old Marina, the daughter of drug addicts who died young of AIDS, who travels to the Atlantic coast of Spain to meet her paternal grandparents for the first time.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In her novel, Henry chronicles a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance with lots of fun travels.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Miami Takes the Top Spot Miami, Florida, ranked as the number one city for food lovers, excelling in both affordability and food diversity.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The group also slammed how authorities arrested some social media users and activists for purportedly inciting violence.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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The iPhone lets users record and transcribe calls with just the tap of a button, as do other apps.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The little suckers will ingest this and die.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And that opponent — and its fans — always seemingly treat it like a playoff game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the skit, a camera catches fans at a game dancing and cuts to the two who dump their popcorns, do the robot and then turn back-to-back and pose.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to Marshall, beer enthusiasts will especially love Bridge View Tavern for its impressive craft beer selection.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stop into one of several breweries along the Jackson County Ale Trail, or pop into the American Museum of the House Cat, where feline enthusiasts can peruse cat-centric art and artifacts.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 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
Noun
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The Haunted Trail takes visitors outdoors through a path with dense fog and several haunting installations with zombies, a ghoul bus, a graveyard filled with ghosts, chainsaw maniacs and more.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Junkies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkies. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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