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 Contrary to how operators track performance for other forms of betting like traditional sportsbooks, prediction market notional volume does not come close to representing the amount of money retail users are risking. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Underdog is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to play $10 and get $50 in bonus entries on any NBA Cup matchup. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Facebook allows users to flag harassment, hate speech, spam, and misinformation; Villalba started to flag groups and posts that discussed Villa Vie in an unfavorable light. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026 But Meta pushed that date back to November 20 amid pushback from Facebook users, courts, and regulators around the world. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for user

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addict

Noun

At last week’s post-election Crooked Con, a gathering of progressive activists, strategists, influencers, and podcast addicts, the demand for new leaders hung in the air.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026
The church is working in the area with municipal authorities to build housing and provide rehab programs for addicts.

— ISABEL DEBRE, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026