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also junky
1
as in addict
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
heroin junkies wasting their lives
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2
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a television cartoon junkie
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Recent Examples of junkie
Hearing Usha praise Vance’s ability to make nice may come as a surprise to political junkies who have watched Vance struggle to control his anger in public—something the vice president himself has written candidly about in the past.
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Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.
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Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Dane Cordes was an adrenaline junky and, according to those who knew him, was someone who liked fast cars, fast bikes, water sports and skydiving.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Adding to the festivities, adrenaline junkie Travis Pastrana is preparing a surprise stunt to open the main card broadcast.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.
—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Dane Cordes was an adrenaline junky and, according to those who knew him, was someone who liked fast cars, fast bikes, water sports and skydiving.
—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Adding to the festivities, adrenaline junkie Travis Pastrana is preparing a surprise stunt to open the main card broadcast.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkie
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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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Lavers programs everything on a DAW like a beatmaker, or a Tetris addict, subordinating and texturizing all these offerings in the slippery swell of drums, samples, and vocals.
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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.
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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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Russia may also be considering allowing lower-quality gasoline onto the market to increase supplies, business daily Kommersant reported this week, a move that carries risks for users.
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The city installs all these bike lanes but neglects to enforce rules and regulations on the users.
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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.
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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.
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Afterward, Kenins recommends removing water sprouts and suckers.
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Any Bay State citizen from Boston to Great Barrington would have been handcuffed and hauled into court yesterday for sucker-punching a fellow bar patron the way a State Police officer did over the weekend.
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This guide offers both traditional and innovative recipes, perfect for fans of farfalle, gnocchi enthusiasts, or noodle soup lovers.
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As the United States marks its 250th birthday, many astronomy enthusiasts may be asking exactly that.
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Gardner’s Big Slick co-host and fellow Chiefs fanatic, Eric Stonestreet and his wife, Lindsay, attended.
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For basketball fanatic Adam Sandler, there was no better way to shake off the pre-wedding jitters than shooting some hoops.
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“Junkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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