as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
He’s talked candidly about addiction, depression, and imposter syndrome.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The doc chronicled Kerr's mixed martial arts career as well as his addiction to painkillers.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Both remain busy making new music; Rodgers released a solo album, Midnight Rose, in 2023, while Kirke has written a stage musical about addiction that’s currently being shopped and is also planning his fourth solo album during the spring.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
Measures are in place to help people struggling with addiction, such as fentanyl test strips and the use of Narcan to rescue a person currently overdosing on opioids.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The doc chronicled Kerr's mixed martial arts career as well as his addiction to painkillers.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Both remain busy making new music; Rodgers released a solo album, Midnight Rose, in 2023, while Kirke has written a stage musical about addiction that’s currently being shopped and is also planning his fourth solo album during the spring.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
Measures are in place to help people struggling with addiction, such as fentanyl test strips and the use of Narcan to rescue a person currently overdosing on opioids.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
Noun
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Doubtful of American resolve, Europeans are exploring ways to decouple themselves from American decision-making and reduce their dependence on our military power.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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He’s said the program has helped more than 30,000 people either get off government assistance or decrease their dependence on it.—
Kirby Wilson,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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Consider that in-person work might be a feature, not just a bug, promoting habits that ultimately deliver better physical and mental health outcomes that improve your life.—
John Gallucci Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Department stores, mall staples and specialty brands are all among those either trimming locations or shutting down entirely as part of ongoing shifts in consumer shopping habits and corporate restructuring efforts.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Columnar varieties like those in the Pillar® Series are perfect for deck containers, with a narrow upright habit, long bloom period, and excellent heat tolerance.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Women’s football, both recently and historically, has made tolerance, community and acceptance a vital part of its identity, particularly in the face of establishment authority and gender policing.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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