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addictive

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


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“As attorney general, I’ve sued some of the largest companies in the world … for taking advantage of our kids by exposing them to dangerous, addictive material,” Paxton said after defeating Cornyn in May.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

The adrenalin rush is "extremely addictive", Swedish driver Callin, aged 43, tells BBC Global Women.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 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

They all found the game addictive, and lost countless hours attempting to solve its intricate riddles and puzzles.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline


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