as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
After decades of struggling with addiction, JD Vance's mother has marked a major milestone.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
According to the outlet's summary, their discussion centered on Brand being baptized as a Christian last year and his battles with drug addiction.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
Central to this restructuring is the creation of the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA), a new entity that aims to centralize functions related to public health, addiction services and environmental health under a single umbrella.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
According to the outlet's summary, their discussion centered on Brand being baptized as a Christian last year and his battles with drug addiction.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
Central to this restructuring is the creation of the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA), a new entity that aims to centralize functions related to public health, addiction services and environmental health under a single umbrella.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
Noun
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Tariffs from Trump's first term and former President Joe Biden's technological restrictions on Chinese companies have pushed the tech giant to diversify its dependence on Chinese manufacturing.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bayern need to better equip themselves to protect their best qualities and ease their dependence on a small number of players.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Adopt or maintain healthy habits: Stress and illness can trigger allergic asthma.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Through adapting to changing work cultures and embracing healthier work habits, professionals can create a more fulfilling and sustainable balance between work and life.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) diagnoses prediabetes and diabetes.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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That includes investment goals, time horizon and tolerance for risk.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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