addict

noun

ˈa-(ˌ)dikt How to pronounce addict (audio)
Definition of addictnext
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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2
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 Faris played single mother and recovering addict Christy Plunkett on the series. — Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026 Of course, eating ultraprocessed foods does not automatically turn you into an addict. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 18 June 2026 Lavers programs everything on a DAW like a beatmaker, or a Tetris addict, subordinating and texturizing all these offerings in the slippery swell of drums, samples, and vocals. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for addict
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  1. user
  2. lover
  3. junkie
  4. fan
  5. sucker
  6. enthusiast
Noun
  • Russia may also be considering allowing lower-quality gasoline onto the market to increase supplies, business daily Kommersant reported this week, a move that carries risks for users.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The city installs all these bike lanes but neglects to enforce rules and regulations on the users.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of user
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  • Lindsay's sister Nicole (Christy Carlson Romano) seems to be the first to notice the enemies-to-lovers sparks flying, especially as Philip slips a sparkly shoe onto Lindsey's foot.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of lover
Noun
  • Compared with protein, which lends itself to narratives of growth—more grams, more gains—fibre is a bit of a hard sell, likelier to be espoused by women in sensible shoes than by fitness junkies on Twitch.
    — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.
    — Matt Motta, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Definition of junkie
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  • Courtside fans Swift and Kelce were most recently spotted sitting court-side at game three of the Eastern Conference Finals played between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks in May 2026.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Definition of fan
Noun
  • Afterward, Kenins recommends removing water sprouts and suckers.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
  • Any Bay State citizen from Boston to Great Barrington would have been handcuffed and hauled into court yesterday for sucker-punching a fellow bar patron the way a State Police officer did over the weekend.
    — Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of sucker
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  • This guide offers both traditional and innovative recipes, perfect for fans of farfalle, gnocchi enthusiasts, or noodle soup lovers.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
  • As the United States marks its 250th birthday, many astronomy enthusiasts may be asking exactly that.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 July 2026
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