become addicted

Frequency: 7.818.4 per million words

Indicates the process of developing an addiction.

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Examples (10)

  • She had become addicted to painkillers after her surgery.
  • Many young people are at risk of becoming addicted to online games.
  • He didn't realize how quickly he could become addicted to social media.
  • If you're not careful, you could easily become addicted to these sugary drinks.
  • The process of becoming addicted to nicotine is often very subtle at first.
  • It's a sad story of a talented musician who became addicted to drugs.
  • The study explores why some individuals become addicted while others do not.
  • I never wanted to become addicted, but the escape it offered was too tempting.
  • He fears he will become addicted to gambling if he visits the casino again.
  • After just one series, she found herself becoming addicted to binge-watching television.