1
as in addicts
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
heroin junkies wasting their lives
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2
as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a television cartoon junkie
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Noun
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Twisted ‘justice’ | Commentary Prison for poor addicts.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024 -
Ask the people in recovery who get sober and find their life’s mission in serving fellow addicts.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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This is a moment when food lovers can expect the kind of artistic innovation that could reverberate for years to come.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Whether that means more realistic phishing expeditions or malware that has been AI-enhanced to evade detection, the results are not good for users.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The stats are refusing to budge in its favor, as hundreds of millions of users vote with their PCs to stick to Windows 10.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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After Notre Dame toppled Indiana 27-17 on Friday, doubters and SEC enthusiasts were quick to question how qualified the Hoosiers really were.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Century Girl Vintage Die-hard vintage enthusiasts shouldn’t miss out on this Lower Garden District shop, which sources rare garments from several eras in fashion all around the world (everything from ethereal 1930s chiffon gowns to Moschino and Miu Miu).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Junkies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkies. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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