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as in user
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
an inspiring story about addicts who seek help and manage to kick their habit
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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
science-fiction addicts who eagerly await each new installment in the series
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Recent Examples of addict
Flaherty’s subjects allege that these facilities release addicts into the streets after weeks of nonexistent treatments and hand them wads of cash as a participation fee, knowing full well where that money is likely to be spent.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Gun, a recovering addict, would talk to him gently about sobriety.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
His father was an addict, which was exacerbated by gambling’s legalization in his home state.
—Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
As per court documents, the New York native, 64, took kickbacks to steer addicts to a certain rehab facility back in April 2021.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Gun, a recovering addict, would talk to him gently about sobriety.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
His father was an addict, which was exacerbated by gambling’s legalization in his home state.
—Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
As per court documents, the New York native, 64, took kickbacks to steer addicts to a certain rehab facility back in April 2021.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
Noun
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One of those sounds was intended to play every time a user started up or rebooted Windows 95.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Typically when a Netflix user is done watching an episode, they are done with the show.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Bird Buddy Smart Feeder Pro is perfect for all you bird lovers looking to take your hobby to the next level.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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The award-winning development with a bevy of multimillion-dollar residences, including one rented by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2023, is ideal for ski lovers.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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What prompted the freak-out was Netflix’s warning that growth in the first part of 2022 would be slowing down — way down, as in nearly half of the 2021 Q1 growth.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2022
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The latest episode of the Fox first responder series saw a freak storm system wreak havoc at a carnival, particularly for a newly single dad, Trevor (Lucifer's D.B. Woodside), who had to be rescued by the 126 twice in one day.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
25 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Add Pierce Brosnan to the list of George Clooney's fans!—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The wait is over for fans anticipating the beginning of Grand Slam Track.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The writer-director is more than a murder-mystery junkie.—
A.A. Dowd,
Chron,
25 Jan. 2023
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Kingsbury is a football junkie who’s going to walk away with great on-the-job experience and reportedly about $30 million after getting sacked with several years left on his contract.—
Greg Moore,
The Arizona Republic,
10 Jan. 2023
Noun
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Just thinking about the poor suckers who had to guard her in high school makes Fudd pity them.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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These giant in-lines mimic large prey like suckers and perch.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Daring seafood fiends who aren’t afraid to go raw, suck on shells and lick their fingers might want to take a deep-dive into the Korean delicacy of gejang – ultra-fresh crabs split in half and then dunked in a soy sauce and chile bath.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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To grab that fiend after the judge cut him loose, ICE agents had to go to Brockton, which is one of the Democrats’ premier Gateway Cities.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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History enthusiasts can journey back to the 19th century at Ca n’Amat Museum.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Home Improved is news and information center for home renovation and DIY enthusiasts.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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