1
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
Rayya was an addict, and during the course of her dying, relapsed and became addicted to cocaine again.
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This is nothing but a college for wannabe drug addicts.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Having been sober for many decades herself, Bev recognizes the narcissism of addiction, the way addicts have a tendency to put themselves at the center of the universe.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Yet, by the end of the second season, the former gambling addict realized that in these particular tournaments, the house always wins.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 June 2025
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This is nothing but a college for wannabe drug addicts.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Having been sober for many decades herself, Bev recognizes the narcissism of addiction, the way addicts have a tendency to put themselves at the center of the universe.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Yet, by the end of the second season, the former gambling addict realized that in these particular tournaments, the house always wins.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
Noun
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Cincinnati is the highest user of tax credits in the state.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
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The drink often seen prepared in a wine glass, is actually alcohol-free and combines these ingredients: Coconut water Orange juice Squeezed lemon Magnesium powder A pinch of sea salt Sparkling water Social media users, especially on TikTok, post videos of themselves making the beverage at home.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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For lovers of art, architecture, and history, don't miss the Achilleion, a palace-turned-museum that was once the private refuge of the beloved Empress Elisabeth of Austria.—
Mina Agnos,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Here is the essential guide to making your house clean enough to satisfy your most critical inner neat freak and launch you into summer with a house that actually shines.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
24 Jan. 2023
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The menu offers appetizers like hummus, 12-inch pizzas, like the meat freak, made with red sauce, mozzarella, sausage, bacon, pepperoni, grilled chicken and oregano flakes.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Jan. 2023
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The Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers With a nearly perfect score, The Oberoi Cruises was a standout fan favorite.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Caitlin Clark’s presence on the Indiana Fever led to opposing teams changing venues to a larger seating capacity to host thousands more fans than usual for games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Like Switzerland’s Saint Moritz or Zermatt, Mammoth draws outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies like mountain climbers, hikers, and fishermen all year long.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Best trip for adrenaline junkies?—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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The reserve is heavily wooded with more than 25 tree species that are the domain of warblers, crows, wrens, hawks, woodpeckers, sap suckers, owls, bald eagles, vultures and great herons.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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When my daughter and I are outside, these pesky blood suckers feast.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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So now these eight foreign fiends are in Djibouti, squatting in a shipping container on the U.S. Naval base there, guarded by 11 ICE agents who’d like to be home for Independence Day.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2025
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Pickle fiends—which, apparently, includes most of our staff—will spot this beloved flavor at first whiff of these craveable chips.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 June 2025
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Among the grounds, fitness enthusiasts will be happy to find both pickleball and tennis courts.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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According to Pizza Hut's blog, the Hut Lover's Pizzas offer something for every taste, including pineapple enthusiasts.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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