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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

There’s a new popular New Year’s resolution in town: Enter the digital detox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Dickson estimates that her digital detox has saved her roughly $300 to $500 a month, now that she is no longer tempted to buy new things or try new restaurants every day.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025

But because of the largest tech companies’ incentives, the digital detox space is one of the most ripe for new entrants.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025

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

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