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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
If the recovering addicts’ primary task was to filter out women who wouldn’t qualify to sue—namely, those who didn’t have pelvic mesh or who did but weren’t in pain—Blake’s was to amp up the value of their lawsuits (and attorneys’ fees) by convincing them to have their mesh surgically removed.
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Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Drug addicts with needles frequently openly camp in front of the hospital, and in early December a security guard suffered serious injuries in a stabbing on the BMC campus.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Chicago is on edge because of a new lethal designer drug whose victims have been those who are not drug addicts.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Illicit drug prices will go up and problems for drug addicts will increase.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Yet both parents are recovering addicts, and not even Julie’s awareness of the difficult path ahead can keep her yearning for a fix at bay.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Rather than portraying Cracolândia’s inhabitants as violent, lawbreaking addicts, Som da Maloka captures their artistry as singers, musicians, and poets, with Escobar putting their talents on full display through local carnival parades organized by his Blocolândia initiative.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
The very idea of intervention — by filmmakers, by medical professionals, or by family members on the periphery of these addicts' lives — is a no-go.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicts
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The number of daily active users in Coupang hit an all-time high last month, topping 17 million, according to a Yonhap report .—
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Social media companies have removed access to millions of accounts belonging to children in Australia in the first month since the country’s historic ban took effect, requiring platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok to identify and deactivate users under the age 16.—
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After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.—
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The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.—
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John Stamos shared a dramatic new look with fans in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan 13.—
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As to what exactly will be available for the fans to purchase, LA28 officials wouldn’t say on Tuesday.—
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Additionally, prune any dead branches, thorny suckers, and any branches that may be touching the ground.—
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Begin by removing any suckers at the base of the tree, side shoots on the trunk, crossing or crooked branches, dead or damaged branches, those that are growing inward, and crowded branches.—
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Located in Uptown Charlotte, the attraction appeals to racing enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, offering interactive experiences that bring the sport’s rich history to life.—
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Pickleball enthusiasts expressed excitement that indoor courts would be opening but opponents worried other community events that were once held at the site would be forced out like arts and crafts show, roller derby, the Rosie the Riveter festival and Fourth of July celebrations.—
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“Addicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicts. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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