addicted
Americanadjective
Sensitive Note
See addict.
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Etymology
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
The documentary argues that Nadal was addicted to competition, often at the expense of his own health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
“All we see is how addicted parents are. You may not be on TikTok but you guys are always on your phones too!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
I get why people get addicted to online trading.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
The King, who was addicted to festivals and ceremonials of all sorts, celebrated the occasion royally, by presenting a new gown to every man on the estate.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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