addict
addicting
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a word derived from
addict.
Example Sentences
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Snapchat last week confirmed that it made a deal to avoid the civil trial accusing it, along with Meta, TikTok and YouTube, of addicting young people to social media.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Technology that drives connection and creativity, supporting and partnering with people rather than addicting or replacing them, could tap into this value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
In addition to their unique flavor profile, the cheese puffs are a delight to eat — airy, crunchy and highly addicting.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2025
The Puzzmo game designer speaks with Felix Salmon about how to make addicting, viral pastimes that turn a profit.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2024
Are there some things that can so overtake our attention systems as to be addicting?
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
