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Recent Examples of crackhead
George Clinton, interviewed in the film, says that the two were crackheads together.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
The New York Post is like having the New York Times summarized for you by a crackhead.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2024
Pity that crackhead tattooist wasn’t as artistic as the guy at the custom shop.
—Henry Everingham, SPIN, 27 Feb. 2024
Founder Greg Harms even referred to his followers as crackheads because of their unquenchable desire to chase virgin snow and rip big lines, and many would have been willing to overnight in igloos for the opportunity to pursue untouched powder with him.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2024
Found a dependable crackhead (an oxymoron almost always) in Vancouver, who, in exchange for free dope and low-percentage profit sharing, sold ounces for me.
—Mitchell S. Jackson, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023
Problem is stepping outside to crackheads and fentanyl dealers.
— Geoffrey Cain (@geoffrey_cain) August 28, 2023
San Francisco is possibly America’s most beautiful big city.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 Sep. 2023
To me, that was the comedy equivalent of a crackhead with a flashlight walking down the sidewalk looking for anything that resembles crack.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2021
In 1983, his visage might have struck fear into this white neighborhood or seemed that of just another crazy crackhead.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 June 2021
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
The New York Post is like having the New York Times summarized for you by a crackhead.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2024
Pity that crackhead tattooist wasn’t as artistic as the guy at the custom shop.
—Henry Everingham, SPIN, 27 Feb. 2024
Founder Greg Harms even referred to his followers as crackheads because of their unquenchable desire to chase virgin snow and rip big lines, and many would have been willing to overnight in igloos for the opportunity to pursue untouched powder with him.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2024
Found a dependable crackhead (an oxymoron almost always) in Vancouver, who, in exchange for free dope and low-percentage profit sharing, sold ounces for me.
—Mitchell S. Jackson, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023
Problem is stepping outside to crackheads and fentanyl dealers.
— Geoffrey Cain (@geoffrey_cain) August 28, 2023
San Francisco is possibly America’s most beautiful big city.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 Sep. 2023
To me, that was the comedy equivalent of a crackhead with a flashlight walking down the sidewalk looking for anything that resembles crack.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2021
In 1983, his visage might have struck fear into this white neighborhood or seemed that of just another crazy crackhead.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackhead
Noun
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Each of the many phishing centers answers to Derek Danforth (Josh Hutcherson), a douchey 28-year-old rich-kid cokehead who tools around his office on a skateboard in extraordinarily ugly outfits (that puke-green suit!) and bad highlights.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Jan. 2024
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It was rumored Pacino’s character was a cokehead, something Pacino and Mann have copped to in recent years.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Variety,
23 Aug. 2023
Noun
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The streamer then released the Illana Glazer: Human Magic in December, which delved into Glazer’s awkward high school years and raising a family as a pothead.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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Jim Jones has opened up about recently experiencing sobriety for the first time in over three decades, as the unabashed pothead recently had to give up the vice for an extended period.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Of the three leads, Rahim is the most unrecognizable, having gone full Jared Leto-in-Dallas Buyers Club to portray a druggie at the very end of his tether.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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The hidden joke of their routines — what even a lot of the long-haired druggie types in the audience didn’t quite get — is that the counterculture was over.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yet in that regard, the instantaneous torque of electric propulsion could still provide enough thrust to satisfy speed freaks driving a production Sollei.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024
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The Ultima line was designed for speed freaks looking to enjoy quick getaways in comfort and style.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2023
Noun
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There’s a fear among Proposition 36 supporters that if treatment isn’t offered to qualifying addicts, courts won’t allow jail sentencing.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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Though police believe Ethan needs to be with Nicky in this moment, Chloe views her sister as an addict who is only aggravating the situation.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Best trip for adrenaline junkies?—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Like Switzerland’s Saint Moritz or Zermatt, Mammoth draws outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies like mountain climbers, hikers, and fishermen all year long.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Knopf, June 3 Image The Slip by Lucas Schaefer Schaefer’s ambitious debut follows what happens when Nathaniel, a 16-year-old from Massachusetts, disappears while visiting his stoner uncle in Austin, Texas.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Co-created with longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg, the series blends biting industry commentary with Rogen’s signature mix of stoner absurdism, pratfalls and extreme cringe.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crackhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackhead. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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