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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
Another became addicted to pain meds after a sports injury.
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Ciara McCarthy 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
To address custody deaths in Los Angeles County jails, Bornman wants to increase staffing and drug searches and look at contracting with outside hospitals and treatment centers for ill and addicted people in jail.
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Many high performers are addicted to the wrong kind of improvement.
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Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Those who become addicted to nicotine via e-cigarettes are more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes.
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Dick Durbin,
STAT,
27 May 2026
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Ciara McCarthy 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
To address custody deaths in Los Angeles County jails, Bornman wants to increase staffing and drug searches and look at contracting with outside hospitals and treatment centers for ill and addicted people in jail.
—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Many high performers are addicted to the wrong kind of improvement.
—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Those who become addicted to nicotine via e-cigarettes are more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes.
—
Dick Durbin,
STAT,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicted
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The actor says he's become 'hooked' on boxing with the help of a coach.
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This streamlined area rug from Dash and Albert (an extension of the Annie Selke brand) brings a cheerful element to your floors, swapping out terrycloth fibers for hand micro-hooked wool for a comfortable texture in high traffic areas.
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Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
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Ream’s grown accustomed to such indignities, especially from Richards, the Crystal Palace standout who squared off with Ream in the English Premier League when Ream played for Fulham.
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Some states have started to broaden these rules to allow candidates to use campaign funds for other dependent care, too, like elder care.
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Car companies and their supply chains are particularly dependent on the movement of goods through USMCA and have been in the crosshairs of the administration's tariff policy.
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Eligible buyers will receive $3,500 off for new EVs and $1,750 off for used ones.
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Budget The average new-vehicle transaction price is still over $49,000, and while there are many less expensive models on sale, the used market is a much better starting point for many shoppers.
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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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