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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There was bed space, they assured them, there was room at the detox center, there were mental health services and more.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

In Northern Ireland, inpatient rehab and detox services are delivered across a number of facilities:

From BBC • Jan. 5, 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