addicting
Example Sentences
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A landmark trial over whether tech companies such as Instagram and YouTube can be held liable for allegedly promoting a harmful product and addicting users to their platforms is happening in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
Video sharing app TikTok has made an eleventh-hour deal to avoid a landmark US trial accusing it, along with Meta and YouTube, of addicting young people to social media, lawyers said on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 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 emotional effect of saving and being saved was addicting to both of us.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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