detox

[dee-toks, dee-toks] / ˈdiˌtɒks, diˈtɒks /

NOUN

cold turkey

Synonyms

WEAK

abrupt withdrawal crash detoxification on the wagon sudden withdrawal taking the cure

Example Sentences

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Kendall Schrohe, 23, who works at a digital privacy watchdog, completed the monthly detox in Washington in January.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The women’s shelter and the detox facilities won plaudits, too.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s that time of year again: detox season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Aiming for a digital detox or just want to reduce your phone use?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

SABIO, BEX: The door will open when the detox procedure is over, remember?

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly