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addictive

[uh-dik-tiv] / əˈdɪk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
habit-forming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
enslaving hooking


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The approach could potentially preserve joint tissue while delivering sustained pain relief without relying on addictive opioids.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

It taps into humanity’s most ancient, addictive comedic truth, which is that some dude getting hit in the balls is hilarious.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

Little Genius watches have been criticized in state media and on social media for sometimes being addictive and fueling social anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

In July, the EU said Meta must change the "addictive" design of Facebook and Instagram or face a heavy fine.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Winning was easy and addictive; the more she won, the more she felt she couldn’t risk failing.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray



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