as in attracting
to hold one's attention to an extreme degree
The TV show obsessed me so much that I was up all night watching.
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Recent Examples of obsessing
Unable to reconcile the horrific loss of his father, Laz begins obsessing over what once was, trying to dig through the missing pieces of the day Sutton died.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
After obsessing over a recent cat-eye gel mani, Griggs was determined to find the perfect polish to re-create the salon effect at home.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
The internet is obsessing over a new theory involving Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and a nostalgic Disney movie character.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Leaders who play shift from obsessing over outcomes to embracing curiosity.
—Cas Holman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Never accuse Taylor of not obsessing over the details.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Key Warning Signs Parents Should Watch For AI addiction in teens isn’t marked by obsessing over technology or even always needing a phone nearby, but rather when AI usage interferes with an individual's ability to function and thrive on a daily basis, according to experts.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Despite obsessing over matchups all season, the Tigers entered this series with only two lefties in their bullpen and other important relievers stuck in the option cycle.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Presence Over Permanence – Enjoy the moment instead of obsessing over the future.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
After obsessing over a recent cat-eye gel mani, Griggs was determined to find the perfect polish to re-create the salon effect at home.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
The internet is obsessing over a new theory involving Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and a nostalgic Disney movie character.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Leaders who play shift from obsessing over outcomes to embracing curiosity.
—Cas Holman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Never accuse Taylor of not obsessing over the details.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Key Warning Signs Parents Should Watch For AI addiction in teens isn’t marked by obsessing over technology or even always needing a phone nearby, but rather when AI usage interferes with an individual's ability to function and thrive on a daily basis, according to experts.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Despite obsessing over matchups all season, the Tigers entered this series with only two lefties in their bullpen and other important relievers stuck in the option cycle.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Presence Over Permanence – Enjoy the moment instead of obsessing over the future.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessing
Verb
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Campton, New Hampshire, is also attracting travelers to New England with a mix of snowy outdoor adventures and seclusion for rest and relaxation.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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But attracting and training thousands more could take years.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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New York has intriguing young outfielders in Jasson Domínguez and Spencer jones, but Bellinger was the team's second best player in the lineup this season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Obsessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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