addicted
Americanadjective
Sensitive Note
See addict.
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Origin of addicted
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In August, Meta agreed to pay $18 billion to settle a sweeping lawsuit brought by US states accusing it of designing Instagram and Facebook to get children addicted.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Many also are addicted to the thrill of the hunt for rare, unique items at a better price.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
“You get kind of addicted to that feeling,” she continues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
I get why people get addicted to online trading.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
“This is such a coincidence, because I am completely addicted to the home and design channels and I’ve heard about these itty-bitty homes. Although where do you go to the bathroom?” she says, cackling.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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