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as in hooked
having a compulsive need for a harmful substance or activity
The organization provides resources for drug addicted individuals. Having lost nearly all of his savings, he finally realized he was addicted to gambling.
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as in accustomed
having a great interest or need to do or have something
I'm completely addicted to this new word game.
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Recent Examples of addicted
After the show ended, Dunham became addicted to prescription anxiety medication.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
The company and Oakland leaders said the California Hotel would be a beacon for those who are low-income, elderly, ill or addicted and in all likelihood would be homeless without their room there.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Listen to this article OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ‘s $7 billion-plus plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids will go before a judge Friday, potentially setting up votes on whether to accept it for local governments, people who became addicted to the drug and other groups.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Not the murder, not the arrival of the addicted sister, but the removal of the boy that has been at the core of so much sorrow and betrayal between the sisters.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
The company and Oakland leaders said the California Hotel would be a beacon for those who are low-income, elderly, ill or addicted and in all likelihood would be homeless without their room there.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Listen to this article OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ‘s $7 billion-plus plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids will go before a judge Friday, potentially setting up votes on whether to accept it for local governments, people who became addicted to the drug and other groups.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Not the murder, not the arrival of the addicted sister, but the removal of the boy that has been at the core of so much sorrow and betrayal between the sisters.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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The Art of Aari: Preserving Ancient Indian Techniques At the heart of Weener's collections lies the Aari technique, which is an embroidery method using a hooked needle that requires extraordinary skill and patience.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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This trend matches the rise of hooked and tufted rugs, which often take on organic shapes with irregular edges.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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And Rave didn’t take long to get accustomed to the new uniform.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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But this was a fan base — and a team of players — that had grown accustomed to being passionately loved and intensely hated, to playing all season long to deafeningly loud crowds whether at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte or on the road.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025
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Critics question whether a battery swap network—capital intensive, dependent on fleet adoption, and distributed across so many different markets—can scale profitably.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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Last-minute scheduling that’s dependent on the weather would create broadcasting and sponsor conflicts by scheduling more matches at times that aren’t ideal for the global television audience, particularly in Europe and Asia.—
George Timms,
Time,
18 July 2025
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While tariffs are driving up car prices and threatening profit margins, the government data showed that prices of both new and used vehicles fell in June from May — a reminder that the duties aren’t the only consideration.—
Jonathan Levin,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
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The findings suggested that the 25 percent auto tariffs imposed in April, alongside the 50 percent metals tariffs targeting the European Union (EU), Mexico, and Canada, have affected new and used car prices, impacting average Americans seeking budget vehicles.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicted. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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