as in to attract
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 obsess
In a society as obsessed with youth as ours, the narrative that aging is scary and should be avoided at all costs gets drilled in early in and seems unavoidable.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Apr. 2026
Brittany is loving her life with Cruz, who is obsessed with dinosaurs.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Singh guest stars as Aisha, Maalik Ali’s (Shahjehan Khan) wife who is obsessed with Raj (Shaikh).
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Singh will play Aisha, Maalik Ali’s (Shahjehan Khan) wife, who is obsessed with Raj.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Apr. 2026
Brittany is loving her life with Cruz, who is obsessed with dinosaurs.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Singh guest stars as Aisha, Maalik Ali’s (Shahjehan Khan) wife who is obsessed with Raj (Shaikh).
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Singh will play Aisha, Maalik Ali’s (Shahjehan Khan) wife, who is obsessed with Raj.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsess
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Many of the low-rise apartment blocks are only partially filled, often not by miners but by people attracted to cheap housing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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When workers are scarce, firms have to offer higher wages to attract and keep them.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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For eight minutes, the astronauts are free to focus on any surface features or patterns that interest them.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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If Native American sites interest you, continue eight miles down the road to the Newark Earthworks, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2023.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite being so vocal, Cudi still retains a mystique quality that fascinates fans.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Maul is also intrigued by the prospect of recruiting a new apprentice, a Jedi Padawan named Devon.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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When Reverend Jeff Hood — a spiritual advisor who accompanies men on death row — reached out to him on Facebook, though, he was intrigued.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Obsess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsess. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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