as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
Even a crack cocaine addiction, forcing him to leave Congress in 1982 to kick it, only briefly sidelined his career.
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
An opioid born from kratom, 7-OH is considered by researchers to be far more powerful than morphine, with a correspondingly high potential for addiction.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The state Senate last session embraced overdose prevention centers, though the policy was dropped from a compromise addiction and substance disorder bill with the House.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
An opioid born from kratom, 7-OH is considered by researchers to be far more powerful than morphine, with a correspondingly high potential for addiction.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The state Senate last session embraced overdose prevention centers, though the policy was dropped from a compromise addiction and substance disorder bill with the House.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
Noun
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But negative freedom without positive freedom quickly curdles into dependence.—
Henrietta Moore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Parents must carefully examine how their behaviors may reinforce dependence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Companies that invest in truly knowing their customers and understanding their buying habits will keep those customers.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The decision of which strategy to pursue is influenced by factors such as the company’s vision and mission, available resources, risk tolerance, competitive and growth strategies, market scale, and the intensity of competition.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Keep in mind that handles and lids may have lower heat tolerances than the pan itself.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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