as in addictive
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
cocaine is highly addicting
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Recent Examples of addicting
Featuring addicting notes of bergamot, lychee, Turkish rose, lily of the valley and peony, this ensemble is complemented by the creamy and powdery finish of vanilla, musk and cashmere.
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
But these are the twists that make The Traitors so addicting.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Apps like TikTok and Instagram can be genuinely addicting and are often targeted at teens.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
Civilization 7, released on February 18, is no different, managing to be just as addicting as its predecessors.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
But these are the twists that make The Traitors so addicting.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Apps like TikTok and Instagram can be genuinely addicting and are often targeted at teens.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
Civilization 7, released on February 18, is no different, managing to be just as addicting as its predecessors.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicting
addictive
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There’s a reason this place gets hundreds of five-star reviews: The futuristic facilities are sleek and spotless, the staff is gracious and well-informed, and the experience of floating your cares away is instantly addictive.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Spotify has been caught hosting numerous fake podcasts promoting the sale of addictive prescription drugs like Xanax, Oxycodone, and Tramadol.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
17 May 2025
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“Addicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicting. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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