USER Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

user

noun

ˈyü-zər

Definition of user

as in addict

a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally a person who started out as a user and is now a drug dealer as well

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Recent Examples of user But other than one overzealous user, who bought multiple entries, the sales pitch is taking a moment to sink in. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse asked why the company promoted the idea of users uploading X-rays to Grok, asking if that was safe and if HIPPA protections applied. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 From the user’s perspective, a transaction may look like one secure HTTPS connection. — Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Ives thinks demand for the Duo will remain strong into 2027, with many iPhone users planning to upgrade. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for user

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addict

Noun

At its center is a youngish man named Bob Arctor, an undercover cop who starts using drugs in order to infiltrate a house full of addicts in Southern California.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Another one of music’s biggest acts, the beloved country star Jelly Roll, has also been frank about taking care of his mental health, amid personal struggles including his recent divorce as well as being a recovering addict.

— Rob LeDonne, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026