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as in user
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 lover
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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Ask the people in recovery who get sober and find their life’s mission in serving fellow addicts.
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Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
The horror sequel centers on pop star and drug addict Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who's anxious about a comeback tour and visits her dealer for pills.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Homer becomes a blackjack dealer, Marge a gambling addict, Bart opens his own casino, Lisa suffers from neglect, and Mr. Burns suffers from complete madness.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Will another drug addict turn down the certain fix that a $30 delivery will buy because of Mr. Moore’s draconian sentence?
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
The horror sequel centers on pop star and drug addict Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who's anxious about a comeback tour and visits her dealer for pills.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Homer becomes a blackjack dealer, Marge a gambling addict, Bart opens his own casino, Lisa suffers from neglect, and Mr. Burns suffers from complete madness.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Will another drug addict turn down the certain fix that a $30 delivery will buy because of Mr. Moore’s draconian sentence?
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Her story has garnered over 9,100 upvotes, with many users expressing their support for her actions.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Instead of relying on a firewall, mandate that every user or device interaction needs to be authenticated.Mike Wilson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Google Pixel 9 Pro is another phone that is great for photography lovers.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Out back, there’s a chicken house for egg layers and a two-stall barn, with a tack room, for equine lovers.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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What prompted the freak-out was Netflix’s warning that growth in the first part of 2022 would be slowing down — way down, as in nearly half of the 2021 Q1 growth.Vulture, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2022
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The latest episode of the Fox first responder series saw a freak storm system wreak havoc at a carnival, particularly for a newly single dad, Trevor (Lucifer's D.B. Woodside), who had to be rescued by the 126 twice in one day.Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2023
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The late, great ace inspired the first generation of Mets fans in much the same way Wright inspired much of the current generation.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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While Rae may have captured hearts and garnered fans from the very beginning with Insecure, her journey on the style front has also been enjoyable to witness.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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The writer-director is more than a murder-mystery junkie.A.A. Dowd, Chron, 25 Jan. 2023
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Kingsbury is a football junkie who’s going to walk away with great on-the-job experience and reportedly about $30 million after getting sacked with several years left on his contract.Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 10 Jan. 2023
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Give me an army of the little suckers to match every bag.Verge Staff, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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And capitalizing on the tendency of American leaders to look at world politics through the lens of ideological shibboleths, Beijing and Moscow are playing U.S. conservatives for suckers.Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Over the last 10 years, Kendall Jenner has gone from nascent model to fashion fiend.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Long-term dope fiends know the inevitable disappointment in every next taste, but the hope and intention hangs on a lot longer.Henry Everingham, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
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French Broad Chocolates invites holiday shoppers and enthusiasts to enjoy and explore its award-winning chocolate bonbons.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, Jamaican rums, known for their pot still production and high ester content, have gained popularity among enthusiasts.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addict. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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