junkie
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Synonyms & Antonyms for junkie
Synonyms
addict, dopehead, doper, druggie (also druggy), fiend, freak [slang], head, hophead [slang], hype [slang], stoner, user
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The new attractions in South Bay Shores will include: Shark Reef Plunge: This will likely be the No. 1 attraction for adrenaline junkies at South Bay Shores. — Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, "Great America in Santa Clara details plans for ‘completely transformed’ water park," 8 Aug. 2019 Blunder’s advice for foundation junkies looking to make the transition? — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Base Jump: Laura Mercier’s New Tinted Moisturizers Will Make You Rethink Your Foundation Routine," 30 July 2019 This is what makes Hell’s Gate a geological marvel worth visiting: towers of rock that provide rock climbing opportunities for adrenaline junkies and hiking trails that wind around a gorge formed by ancient, raging waters. — National Geographic, "Visit the African park that inspired “The Lion King”," 11 July 2019 As for pop culture junkies looking to eat their sugary sweets in style? — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, "Travis Scott's custom Reese’s Puffs cereal box collaboration sold out in 30 seconds," 25 June 2019 Once appointment viewing for political junkies and C-SPAN addicts, the face-off between contenders for their parties' nominations became an unexpected ratings bonanza four years ago. — Stephen Battaglio, chicagotribune.com, "Will the Democratic presidential primary debates be a boom or bust for TV news?," 21 June 2019 Once appointment viewing for political junkies and C-SPAN addicts, the face-off between contenders for their parties’ nominations became an unexpected ratings bonanza four years ago. — Stephen Battaglio, latimes.com, "Will the Democratic presidential primary debates be a boom or bust for TV news?," 19 June 2019 But for beauty junkies jet setting to cool locales and abroad, this tiny tidbit is a bit of an inconvenience. — Jennifer Ford, Essence, "9 Travel-Friendly Beauty Products That Will Leave Your Skin Feeling Fresh and Clean," 7 June 2019 Pots of good coffee, not cups, are served, a welcome touch for caffeine junkies. — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "All-day breakfast: A critic’s guide to 5 egg-centric new eateries," 5 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'junkie.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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