as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
an addictive painkiller
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Recent Examples of addictive
The album, which features some of their songs in Spanish, is filled with addictive beats, earworm lyrics, and memorable hooks that blend hyper-pop, hip-hop, house, dance, and alternative pop with Latin beats.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Watching the telemetry system visualize changing solar conditions throughout the day became surprisingly addictive and genuinely useful during testing.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
States, school districts, and families are asking courts to determine whether platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube contributed to anxiety, depression, self-harm, addictive use, educational disruption, and public costs.
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Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
Nevertheless, laws that require social media companies to design their platforms in ways that are safe and not addictive for kids are likely to be more effective.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Watching the telemetry system visualize changing solar conditions throughout the day became surprisingly addictive and genuinely useful during testing.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
States, school districts, and families are asking courts to determine whether platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube contributed to anxiety, depression, self-harm, addictive use, educational disruption, and public costs.
—
Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
Nevertheless, laws that require social media companies to design their platforms in ways that are safe and not addictive for kids are likely to be more effective.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictive
addicting
Adjective
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Crunchy and creamy, tangy and briny, this dill pickle dip is an addicting concoction that will be welcome at any gathering.
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From Gracie Abrams and Oprah to our cool Gen-Z editors, everyone is on board the Cyklar train for its addicting, affordable perfumes.
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictive. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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