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as in addict
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
heroin junkies wasting their lives
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as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a television cartoon junkie
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Recent Examples of junkie
Again, this doesn’t mean that every gamer is on the verge of transforming into a gaming junkie straight out of a bad CSI episode.
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Mark Hill, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2022
And rookie wing Ochai Agbaji is something of a soccer junkie, having played the sport through high school, and being selected by multiple teammates as the best footballer on the team.
—Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Dec. 2022
On our screens, Stewart was a regular guy from New Jersey, as well as a political junkie who couldn’t believe that news professionals were taking politicians and their claims—including those that led to the Iraq War—at face value.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2022
Three days after the play and with plenty of opportunity to watch the film, that still wasn’t good enough for Phillips III, a noted film junkie at the practice facility.
—Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Dec. 2022
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Mark Hill, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2022
And rookie wing Ochai Agbaji is something of a soccer junkie, having played the sport through high school, and being selected by multiple teammates as the best footballer on the team.
—Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Dec. 2022
On our screens, Stewart was a regular guy from New Jersey, as well as a political junkie who couldn’t believe that news professionals were taking politicians and their claims—including those that led to the Iraq War—at face value.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2022
Three days after the play and with plenty of opportunity to watch the film, that still wasn’t good enough for Phillips III, a noted film junkie at the practice facility.
—Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkie
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At first, everyone’s feeling a bit Grinchy because Ginny won’t serve Christmas Eve dinner until the sweetheart of the family, the recovering heroin addict Johnny (Christopher Sears), arrives with his friend and fellow N.A. member Loren (Barbie Ferreira).Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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The left always chooses career violent criminals and/or drug addicts as their heroes & martyrs, and communists anarchist like AOC blow the dog whistle.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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This song's costuming includes sunglasses and KISS OF LIFE has taken note that fans will bring out the accessory just for this performance.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now fans line up at the small storefront, wrapping around the roughly 250-square-foot restaurant with bright yellow awnings and a walk-up window.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tens of thousands of social media users mocked the death of the health insurance CEO and showed little sympathy after the killing.Holly Yan, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Match Group — whose portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge and Match — has seen a decline in total paying users over the past year.Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024
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The former tends to be more robust with a more noticeable palate weight, while the latter is lighter in style, the two approaches offer a diverse and fascinating tasting experience for spirits enthusiasts.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hoka Women's Bondi 8 Running Shoes Hoka has famously become a favorite brand among travel enthusiasts.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The future outlook, unfortunately, is cloudy for lovers of the morning cup o’ Joe.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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The film, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and was nominated for five Oscars, stars Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo as young lovers and creates a style all its own through its dazzling use of choreography, color and singing.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Clear Backpack Mini $68 $49 at Lululemon This clear backpack was made for the concert or festival fanatic on your list.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Uncommon Goods Baseball Every Day Interactive Mug $28 at Uncommon Goods Baseball fanatics can boost their knowledge of their favorite sport with this interactive mug.Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Junkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkie. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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