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as in hooked
having a compulsive need for a harmful substance or activity
The organization provides resources for drug addicted individuals. Having lost nearly all of his savings, he finally realized he was addicted to gambling.
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as in accustomed
having a great interest or need to do or have something
I'm completely addicted to this new word game.
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Recent Examples of addicted
In this excerpt, his addicted, self-destructive brother’s stepmother wants to buy him a new car, exposing a darker side of him.
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Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
Statistical Patterns The Wall Street Journal describes several cases of individual investors across the country seeking help from Gamblers Anonymous on account of having become addicted to trading options.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In infamous Yoshinoya alley, severely addicted people gather at all hours, sometimes by the dozens, to use drugs including fentanyl, a serial killer.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Stuck at home because of lockdown restrictions, people became addicted to solving Wordle's daily challenge, sharing their wins on social media and drawing in even more players.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
Statistical Patterns The Wall Street Journal describes several cases of individual investors across the country seeking help from Gamblers Anonymous on account of having become addicted to trading options.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In infamous Yoshinoya alley, severely addicted people gather at all hours, sometimes by the dozens, to use drugs including fentanyl, a serial killer.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Stuck at home because of lockdown restrictions, people became addicted to solving Wordle's daily challenge, sharing their wins on social media and drawing in even more players.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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For the time being, however, consumers remain hooked—particularly at home.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune Asia,
20 Dec. 2024
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McKinstry led off with a triple hooked into the right-field corner.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
14 July 2024
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However, small children and pets can be at risk, particularly in areas where coyotes have become accustomed to human presence or food sources.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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He’s become accustomed to being on the right side of the ledger.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
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There should be no doubt left in the world that the Russian army is dependent on military assistance from North Korea...—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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While a person's character can be influenced by their environment, strong character is less dependent on external factors, such as social norms and incentives, that might otherwise shape their behavior.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Cox reports the average listing price of a used vehicle was $25,565 to start December, up slightly from $25,493 the prior month but now down 3% from a year earlier.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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Here are your options for disposing of duds: Defunct or used lights and extension cords can be recycled for free at Hennepin County drop-off facilities, located in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park.—
Axios Twin Cities,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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