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addictive

[uh-dik-tiv] / əˈdɪk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
habit-forming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
enslaving hooking


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As part of that same probe, EU regulators are looking into how Meta protects users' physical and mental wellbeing, as well as the "addictive" design of Facebook and Instagram.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In March, Meta and Google were found liable for harms caused by a 20-year old plaintiff who said they intentionally built their platforms to be addictive.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Pressure” is skillfully directed, sweeping us into this world with a kind of addictive immediacy, and is also beautifully lensed by cinematographer Jamie Ramsay.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“Prediction markets are designed to be addictive and prey especially on young people and low-income folks.”

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The graphics were crude, but even so, the game was fun and incredibly addictive.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline



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