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as in users
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 lovers
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 addicts
Twisted ‘justice’ | Commentary Prison for poor addicts.
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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, 18 Dec. 2024
Meth and fentanyl are peddled and used in plain sight, and severely impaired addicts curl up on the ground or limp along like half-dead characters in a fright film.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Combine the Army-Navy Game with my four NIT first-round games, and sports gambling addicts will enjoy ample opportunity to lose some money come Saturday.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024
Today's betting apps attack potential addicts with the ferocity of algorithmic sharks, and there's plenty of blood in the water.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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
Gambling addicts report losing retirement money and considering suicide.
—David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
But what this sequel really seems to be suggesting is that there is nothing scarier than an unstable pop star in 2024, poised on the edge of a public meltdown captured by a million cellphones and consumed by scandal-hungry social-media addicts.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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, 18 Dec. 2024
Meth and fentanyl are peddled and used in plain sight, and severely impaired addicts curl up on the ground or limp along like half-dead characters in a fright film.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Combine the Army-Navy Game with my four NIT first-round games, and sports gambling addicts will enjoy ample opportunity to lose some money come Saturday.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024
Today's betting apps attack potential addicts with the ferocity of algorithmic sharks, and there's plenty of blood in the water.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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
Gambling addicts report losing retirement money and considering suicide.
—David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
But what this sequel really seems to be suggesting is that there is nothing scarier than an unstable pop star in 2024, poised on the edge of a public meltdown captured by a million cellphones and consumed by scandal-hungry social-media addicts.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicts
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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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And now as millions more users look forward to installing the beta over the next few weeks, they could be disappointed.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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Meanwhile, outdoor enthusiasts who often venture into wild settings should invest in a durable backpack or duffle that can be squished into the wing of a twin-propeller plane or aboard a safari vehicle.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Addicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicts. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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