as in impulsive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge
intrigued by the man's obsessive counting of everyday objects
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Recent Examples of obsessive
Come Monday morning, Duran’s spectacular entrance (literally) is all Philly’s obsessive sports fans wanted to talk about after the hulking righty closed out a pair of wins against the first-place Detroit Tigers this weekend.
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Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Known for his signature style and obsessive attention to detail, Anderson’s work is distinctive, imaginative, and—above all—meticulous.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
So, just stay in the moment, take care of the little things, be consistent with my process, and be obsessive with my process, and make sure nothing's non-negotiable.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Shay was diagnosed with preeclampsia and later HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count) and later postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Known for his signature style and obsessive attention to detail, Anderson’s work is distinctive, imaginative, and—above all—meticulous.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
So, just stay in the moment, take care of the little things, be consistent with my process, and be obsessive with my process, and make sure nothing's non-negotiable.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Shay was diagnosed with preeclampsia and later HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count) and later postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessive
Adjective
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That impulsive rescue set off a chain reaction that would change everything.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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For example: • Excitement can spark innovation or lead to impulsive decisions.—
Marc Brackett,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There are discretionary income, repeat business and compulsive collectors at state.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Shay was diagnosed with preeclampsia and later HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count) and later postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Obsessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessive. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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