as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
Drug addiction also keeps some out of work, though the causality is unclear.
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Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
This is because your brain struggles to predict when affection will be given, creating a cycle of craving and relief, much like addiction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Williams spoke publicly about their struggle with addiction during their run on both Drag Race UK and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season seven.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
The shelter would have little or no impact on these affluent residents, but would have made a world of difference to those struggling with poverty, mental illness, and addiction.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
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Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
This is because your brain struggles to predict when affection will be given, creating a cycle of craving and relief, much like addiction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Williams spoke publicly about their struggle with addiction during their run on both Drag Race UK and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season seven.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
The shelter would have little or no impact on these affluent residents, but would have made a world of difference to those struggling with poverty, mental illness, and addiction.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
Noun
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No question there is nothing wrong with using Greenland and Ukraine as a possible source of minerals if either could lead to a significant reduction in U.S. dependence on Chinese minerals.—
Jim Constantopoulos,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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National Presto Industries highlighted its dependence on key customers and suppliers, especially in the Housewares/Small Appliance segment, where a significant portion of products are sourced from Asia.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Incorporating small, intentional health habits into daily routines can yield significant physical and emotional benefits.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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Parents play a vital role in shaping their children’s sleep habits, which can significantly influence their mental health.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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But their tolerance is not infinite, analysts tell CNN.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Weigh the pros and cons and decide what your tolerance is.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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