as in dependences
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addictions
Now as young men, some of them are finding help to overcome their addictions through online forums and communities.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Regardless of the differences between kratom and classic opioids, some people have found themselves with mild to severe addictions to kratom products.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
While only 1% of adults who gamble report addictions, the Journal of Behavioral Addictions reports that between 2% and 7% of young people who place bets report gambling addictions.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Did Meta lose some lawsuits involving some painful addictions to its product?
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Brain imaging studies of people diagnosed with internet gaming or social media disorders have shown structural and functional changes in these regions that resemble what doctors see in gambling and other behavioral addictions.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs argue that sportsbook apps—especially when offering live, rapid and in-play wagering options known as microbetting—cause addictions that in turn lead to financial, family and career harms.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Several festival attendees explained their stationery addictions, fueled by Instagram and TikTok, as a way of supporting small businesses.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lyonne struggled with addictions to drugs and alcohol throughout the 2000s.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Regardless of the differences between kratom and classic opioids, some people have found themselves with mild to severe addictions to kratom products.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
While only 1% of adults who gamble report addictions, the Journal of Behavioral Addictions reports that between 2% and 7% of young people who place bets report gambling addictions.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Did Meta lose some lawsuits involving some painful addictions to its product?
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Brain imaging studies of people diagnosed with internet gaming or social media disorders have shown structural and functional changes in these regions that resemble what doctors see in gambling and other behavioral addictions.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs argue that sportsbook apps—especially when offering live, rapid and in-play wagering options known as microbetting—cause addictions that in turn lead to financial, family and career harms.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Several festival attendees explained their stationery addictions, fueled by Instagram and TikTok, as a way of supporting small businesses.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lyonne struggled with addictions to drugs and alcohol throughout the 2000s.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictions
habits
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For Sacramento residents like Isabelle Fama, 24, the steady increase in fuel costs has led her to change certain habits over the last month.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Addictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictions. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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