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also junky
1
as in addict
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
heroin junkies wasting their lives
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2
as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a television cartoon junkie
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Recent Examples of junkie
Here's what theme park junkies and avid gamers need to know about SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal's Epic Universe.
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Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Nobody else is going to take the death of a few junkies seriously, but Mickey is filled with empathy and personal motivation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Never stop being a sports junkie, KD.
—Michael Sykes, For The Win, 7 Mar. 2025
Which for comic fans and political junkies alike is sheer mana.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Nobody else is going to take the death of a few junkies seriously, but Mickey is filled with empathy and personal motivation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Never stop being a sports junkie, KD.
—Michael Sykes, For The Win, 7 Mar. 2025
Which for comic fans and political junkies alike is sheer mana.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkie
Noun
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Frank Dillane stars as Mike, a struggling addict who shifts in and out of homelessness based on the ebbs and flows of his drug dependency.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
15 May 2025
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This installment also establishes Jigsaw’s tragic backstory, showing how he was compelled to kill offenders after a violent drug addict caused Jill to miscarry their child.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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For households seeking more cooling options, the lineup at Della home appliance also includes window AC units, portable ACs, central air systems, and a new tower fan set to launch in May.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Howe gave the fans a rallying cry when facing the media on Friday.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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For example, arranging to have the user's oven fixed with a service provider, without any intervention beyond the initial command.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
18 May 2025
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The user's husband initially dismissed the sound as a fox, but as the cries continued, curiosity took over.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Along with her live and on-demand workouts, Austin offers a comprehensive healthy eating regimen and repertoire as a food enthusiast, providing free, fun, easy recipes on her blog that span every type of food and cuisine, from tacos and tofu to cocktails and desserts.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Jones also recorded a video doubling-down on his allegation while again accusing Zelenskyy of being a cocaine enthusiast who possibly favors Methamphetamine too.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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About 75 members of the group will perform in the coming week at three churches in Broward County before taking a summer break and then inviting fellow music lovers to audition in August.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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The biopic is based on the life of Lucia Joyce, the talented but troubled daughter of James Joyce, who was briefly the lover of Samuel Beckett.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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True-crime fanatics will want to visit the Bonnie and Clyde Ambush Museum, just 20 minutes away in the neighboring town of Gibsland.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Calling all beauty fanatics: Now’s the time to stock up on your skincare, haircare, and makeup essentials.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Junkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkie. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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