OBSESS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

obsess

verb

Definition of obsess

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 Maybe give me a couple more years and I’ll be obsessed with it. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 22 July 2026 Even during the match, cameramen and directors were obsessed with seeking out celebrities. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026 For a wellness culture already obsessed with quantifying rest, circadian scores are the number the sleep score never quite delivered. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 But one common blunder dealers see all too often is when buyers obsess over original box and papers. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for obsess

Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsess

Verb

Without an incumbent or clear frontrunner, the states that vote first could once again play an outsized role in determining which candidates gain momentum, attract donors and emerge as viable contenders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Juliana’s death has attracted widespread attention on social media with speculation that she may have been lynched.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of attract

Verb

Pushing Content That Doesn’t Interest The Audience New marketers often lead social posts with company news, product features or promotional content without considering what interests their audience.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The Reds have several players under team control beyond this season who could interest other teams, like outfielder JJ Bleday and infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer, but for now, at least, the team seems to be concentrating on moving rentals.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of interest

Verb

So, if you’re intrigued by the potential and plant support stakes provide, here are eight plants worth staking starting this summer and beyond.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
He was intrigued by the new space company and saw an opportunity to help build the future of spaceflight.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026