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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
His job was to collect money owed to that gang, and, after kicking down the doors of dealers and addicts, he got caught and sent upstate.
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Rufus Walker,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Then more people started showing up, seeking help, and Canaday had to learn what those addicts needed to recover.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
No meth addicts running the drive-thru; that was a strong start.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
How many ex-addicts get to do that?
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Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
The 30th Precinct Station House jail is for drug addicts, streetwalkers, and thieves.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Artificials addicts will try the most offbeat gadgets.
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Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
If not by fire, then by blight, addicts, fraud, and the slow rot created by corrupt politicians like Karen Bass.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Rufus Walker,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Then more people started showing up, seeking help, and Canaday had to learn what those addicts needed to recover.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
No meth addicts running the drive-thru; that was a strong start.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
How many ex-addicts get to do that?
—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
The 30th Precinct Station House jail is for drug addicts, streetwalkers, and thieves.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Artificials addicts will try the most offbeat gadgets.
—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
If not by fire, then by blight, addicts, fraud, and the slow rot created by corrupt politicians like Karen Bass.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicts
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However, senior administration officials became worried that users might be able to circumvent Fable 5’s guardrails — though experts disagreed over the severity of the risk.
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The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
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Wine lovers should consider hitting some stops on the Great River Road Wine Trail, especially Danzinger Vineyards on the bluff in Alma.
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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.
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As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.
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Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
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If your perennials and annuals get long and leggy with few flowers, or your shrubs put out long suckers that shoot straight up, your plants are reaching for more sun.
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Removing excessive suckers can sometimes reduce overall yield, so pruning should be limited to removing diseased or damaged leaves, says Singh.
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The Midjourney company does not promote their device for routine screening of early cancers, although some online enthusiasts earnestly hope this will be the case soon.
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The mystery of her disappearance has drawn attention from true crime enthusiasts for years.
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“Addicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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