become addictive

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

Used to describe the process of something starting to cause addiction.

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  • Certain prescription drugs can become addictive if not used as directed.
  • For many users, the video game quickly became addictive.
  • Experts warn that this new social media app could easily become addictive for teenagers.
  • Over time, his gambling habit has become addictive and is now controlling his life.
  • The company was accused of intentionally designing its products to become addictive.
  • At what point does a hobby stop being fun and start to become addictive?
  • He realized his phone usage had become addictive when he couldn't go an hour without checking it.
  • The process by which caffeine becomes addictive is well-documented.
  • They are studying why some behaviors become addictive while others do not.
  • Without proper regulation, any powerful substance has the potential to become addictive.