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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of addict
Faris played single mother and recovering addict Christy Plunkett on the series.
—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Then more people started showing up, seeking help, and Canaday had to learn what those addicts needed to recover.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Of course, eating ultraprocessed foods does not automatically turn you into an addict.
—
Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
No meth addicts running the drive-thru; that was a strong start.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for addict
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Then more people started showing up, seeking help, and Canaday had to learn what those addicts needed to recover.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Of course, eating ultraprocessed foods does not automatically turn you into an addict.
—
Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
No meth addicts running the drive-thru; that was a strong start.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for addict
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addict
Noun
-
Prediction markets, which allows users to speculate on various real-world events such as sports and even political outcomes, have been rising in popularity among investors.
-
In a demonstration ahead of the product’s launch, NewsGuard COO Matt Skibinski showed how the chatbot debunked a piece of medical misinformation and guided the user to primary sources.
Noun
-
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.
-
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.
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.
-
What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.
Noun
-
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.
-
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.
Noun
-
But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
-
Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
Noun
-
This guide offers both traditional and innovative recipes, perfect for fans of farfalle, gnocchi enthusiasts, or noodle soup lovers.
-
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, many astronomy enthusiasts may be asking exactly that.
Cite this Entry
“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
