as in dependance
a physiological need for certain drugs
an addiction to heroin
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Recent Examples of addiction
Our symptoms are classics; addictions, low self-esteem, attachment disorder, over/under achievement, introversion and loneliness,
to name some.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
This message holds significant value considering Oliver has been able to turn his life around after years of struggling with drug addiction.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
State rules will require all jails to provide inmates with a suite of addiction treatment options by October 2026.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
This new option could offer hope for patients and healthcare providers seeking safer alternatives to address acute pain while mitigating the risks of addiction and dependency.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
This message holds significant value considering Oliver has been able to turn his life around after years of struggling with drug addiction.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
State rules will require all jails to provide inmates with a suite of addiction treatment options by October 2026.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
This new option could offer hope for patients and healthcare providers seeking safer alternatives to address acute pain while mitigating the risks of addiction and dependency.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for addiction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addiction
Noun
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And with President Donald Trump's tariff threats highlighting the risk of that dependence, the success of the $24 billion Trans Mountain expansion is stoking Canada's desire to further decouple from its unpredictable neighbor -- and play a larger role in global oil markets.—
Robert Tuttle Bloomberg News (WPNS),
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Both Trump’s executive order and Burgum’s secretarial order state the need for affordable and reliable energy for economic growth, decreased dependence on other countries, and more.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With moviegoing habits scrambled in the age of streaming, movie theaters have lost some of their luster as anchor tenants at shopping malls and other commercial centers.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The committee appointed from the various churches of town for the purpose of visiting families not in the habit of attending church held a special meeting at the Presbyterian church last evening and organized for work.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Getty Images When saving for retirement, more time in the market can be beneficial depending on your goals and risk tolerance.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2025
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Reporting Highlights Court Fight: During internal meetings, a political appointee said Trump could not have a higher tolerance for legal risk.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Addiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addiction. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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