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
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee last month launched an ad campaign geotargeted to show up on Meta platforms while users are near gas stations.
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Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Its automated anti–money laundering (AML) systems—tightened as the company prepared for greater regulatory oversight—have also drawn complaints, with some users reporting that their accounts were frozen for extended periods with limited recourse.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The Grok software, created by Musk’s company xAI, made the images at the request of users who tried to break through undressing restrictions the service put in place in January.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
However, not all Galaxy users need to take action.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
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Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Its automated anti–money laundering (AML) systems—tightened as the company prepared for greater regulatory oversight—have also drawn complaints, with some users reporting that their accounts were frozen for extended periods with limited recourse.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The Grok software, created by Musk’s company xAI, made the images at the request of users who tried to break through undressing restrictions the service put in place in January.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
However, not all Galaxy users need to take action.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for user
addict
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The movie follows Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), an A-list Hollywood star and recovering addict who fears the destruction of his reputation when a mysterious extortionist threatens to release a damaging video of him.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The decedent lived in a dilapidated house, but in a respectable neighborhood, and I was therefore deluged with credit card offers addressed to the late debtor, a long-time devoted heroin addict.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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“User.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/user. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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