addictive
Example Sentences
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A Los Angeles jury determined last month that Meta and Google intentionally designed their social-media platforms to be addictive, harming the mental health of a plaintiff in childhood.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The finished product is indulgent and addictive, flavoring the humble chia seed with freshly brewed Thai tea, maple syrup and vanilla extract, alongside a dollop of homemade coconut whipped cream.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Australia's ban was justified by campaigners and the government as necessary to protect children from harmful content and addictive algorithms.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
On Wednesday, the ninth day of deliberation, the jury found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in a case that accused the companies of designing their apps to be addictive and harmful to teens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Yet geek and nerd culture is continuously denounced as isolating, addictive, and, now, even murderous.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
