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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 fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a television cartoon junkie
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Recent Examples of junkie
Here's what theme park junkies and avid gamers need to know about SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal's Epic Universe.
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Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Nobody else is going to take the death of a few junkies seriously, but Mickey is filled with empathy and personal motivation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Never stop being a sports junkie, KD.
—Michael Sykes, For The Win, 7 Mar. 2025
Which for comic fans and political junkies alike is sheer mana.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Nobody else is going to take the death of a few junkies seriously, but Mickey is filled with empathy and personal motivation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Never stop being a sports junkie, KD.
—Michael Sykes, For The Win, 7 Mar. 2025
Which for comic fans and political junkies alike is sheer mana.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkie
Noun
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Protecting his sobriety is why tight end Darren Waller, a recovering drug addict and alcoholic — who has faced multiple suspensions throughout his eight-year NFL career — abruptly retired from the game last season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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Despite tent encampment sweeps, addicts are back, as are the drug traffickers plying their trade.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
22 July 2025
Noun
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On the final night of the convention, two of the stars who also happen to be incredibly talented musicians, treated fans to an intimate concert in a local venue on the square, Canopy + The Roots.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Recently, the proud mom gave fans a backstage look at what it’s been like being on the road for her pop star husband’s Forget Tomorrow World Tour with their kids, Silas, 10, and Phineas, 4, in tow.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rev is used by over a million users, including some of the nation's largest and more reputable law firms, according to a release about the acquisition.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Similar Loop pricing gives us some clues as to what users could pay in Nashville.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Quinn’s role as Eddie Munson, a heavy metal enthusiast and leader of the Hellfire Club, on season four of Stranger Things marked his breakout role in Hollywood.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Discovery Cove offers a truly unique waterpark experience that aquatic life enthusiasts will adore.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Beach lovers should check out Britannia Beach and then continue to drive north towards Sea to Sky Gondola.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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On the hunt for the key to a country music lover’s heart?—
Ramal Nasim
July 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Skincare fanatics will appreciate deals on RoC’s beloved wrinkle cream, La Roche-Posay’s tinted SPF, and a host of K-beauty labels fortunately stocked on Amazon.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Alexander was a talented guitarist, a Ranger fanatic and a prankster.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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“Junkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkie. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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