USER Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

user

noun

ˈyü-zər

Definition of user

as in addict

a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally a person who started out as a user and is now a drug dealer as well

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Recent Examples of user Some users skip ads, but most public and private measures suggest that the vast majority of listeners catch at least some of them. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Aug. 2026 With these headwinds in sight, the success of Myspace hinges on some key factors, including attracting advertisers, sustaining user interest, and dodging a thorny regulatory environment. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026 Letterboxd, the social media platform for movie fans, crashed Sunday morning, logging users out of their accounts. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 Letterboxd, the cinephile social media platform for sharing movie reviews, went down Sunday morning, leaving users locked out of their accounts. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for user

Recent Examples of Synonyms for user

addict

Noun

If people encounter a meth addict giving them a bag of food, how are they supposed to feel about that chain?

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The actor appeared on The Tonight Show to discuss his role on the HBO drama and reflected on the significance of his role as recovering drug addict Ali Muhammad.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026