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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
Herren, a former NBA star from Fall River Massachusetts turned drug addict, travels the country telling his story and teaching people about the dangers of drug use.
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Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Yes, former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams made a threat against the group a while back, but he’s gone now and the feds should focus on real crimes and pursue the dealers and traffickers instead of the poor addicts.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
Au contraire, the new law and the accompanying abundance of product draw addicts to the state like liquid into a syringe.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
Her father, a meth addict, was in prison for armed robbery, and her mother, who gave birth to her at the age of twenty, was unable to care for her.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
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Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Yes, former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams made a threat against the group a while back, but he’s gone now and the feds should focus on real crimes and pursue the dealers and traffickers instead of the poor addicts.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
Au contraire, the new law and the accompanying abundance of product draw addicts to the state like liquid into a syringe.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
Her father, a meth addict, was in prison for armed robbery, and her mother, who gave birth to her at the age of twenty, was unable to care for her.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
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There are other trackers non-Apple users can take advantage of, such as the Tile tracker or the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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Some users in the comments section expressed genuine concern for Sadie's well-being, while others turned to dark humor to react to the situation.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Not having sub-zero weather and a few feet of snow on the ground also improves access for a set of potential film lovers, especially those with physical or other disabilities.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The video has since received 32,000 upvotes and more than 580 comments, with Redditors joking about the inevitable fate of plant lovers.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 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
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This was the 21st home loss of the season for the Bulls, who have only won 10 games in front of their own fans this year.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The feature includes interviews with Kinkade’s closest friends and family, his critics, and his fans.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 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
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Only remove seed heads, small stems and suckers from crape myrtles. 51.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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More great reads Column: Super Bowl sucker no more.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The best way to bond with a running fiend is to ask their advice about something — favorite preworkout, or warmup or cooldown routines, the best place to get fitted for running shoes.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Feb. 2025
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Wreaking gruesome havoc on the city, the Penguin is a fiend for the ages, inhabited by DeVito with uncompromising grotesquerie, right up through his Grand Guignol finish.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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While in town, history enthusiasts can dive deeper into Louisiana’s rich culture with a visit to the Capitol Park Museum, where The Louisiana Experience exhibit offers a journey through the state’s unique traditions, including the diverse ways Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout Louisiana.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The local couple and wildlife enthusiasts offer both jungle-eco (departing daily at 11 a.m.) and relaxation cruises (departing daily at 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.) year-round.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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