as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs an addictive painkiller

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Recent Examples of addictive TikTok — known for its highly addictive algorithm and dance trends — is one of the most popular social media apps in the country. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 Nicotine is the primary addictive chemical in tobacco products that fuels addiction, pushing people to smoke and repeatedly exposing them to a toxic mix of chemicals in the smoke that cause disease and death. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025 Nicotine, the primary chemical in cigarettes, is highly addictive, and the developing minds of adolescents may be especially vulnerable. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025 The recall update did not state how much of the addictive was used in the cheese puffs. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for addictive 

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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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