as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
The matter is in the terrorist’s hands: Hamas must release the hostages, renounce its addiction to violence and accept Israel’s existence.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 26 May 2025
Criminal justice dollars, over half of that is mental health and addiction.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 May 2025
The cycle of addiction, crime, and incarceration will continue unbroken.
—Nathan Hochman, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 26 May 2025
Criminal justice dollars, over half of that is mental health and addiction.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 May 2025
The cycle of addiction, crime, and incarceration will continue unbroken.
—Nathan Hochman, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
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Trump will invoke the Defense Production Act to declare a national emergency due to U.S. dependence on Russia and China for enriched uranium, nuclear fuel processing and inputs for advance reactors, according to a draft summary viewed by Reuters.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that the forthcoming orders aim to simplify the regulatory process for approving new nuclear reactors and to strengthen nuclear fuel supply chains amid mounting concerns over U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In addition, he’s also made a habit of gathering a handful of players together every night for a dinner at the Cowboys’ members-only speakeasy restaurant on the top level of The Star in Frisco, Cowboys Club.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Standout Interviewee Habits: How to Take Things to the Next Level Deliver a clear personal pitch To stand out from the crowd, Marino-Briggs recommends a few key habits.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Governance structures should include review cycles, simulation environments and risk tolerance thresholds.—
Premsai Ranga,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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First Lady Melania Trump dismissed claims that her husband's feud with Harvard is about something other than the school's tolerance of antisemitism.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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