jonesing

slang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jonesing
Adjective
  • Rayya was an addict, and during the course of her dying, relapsed and became addicted to cocaine again.
    Literary Hub July 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
  • After the show ended, Dunham became addicted to prescription anxiety medication.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • This trend matches the rise of hooked and tufted rugs, which often take on organic shapes with irregular edges.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
  • The problem is these devices seem to be designed to keep us hooked.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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“Jonesing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jonesing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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