obsess

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Recent Examples of obsess Ormiston obsessed over sound and engineering, writing an occasional column on radio for the Los Angeles Times, and, briefly, published a small-circulation technical magazine called Radio Doings. Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2025 To get into the Big Beauty Questions: What is one beauty trend that you’re obsessed with right now? Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025 While other tech giants were focused on simply maintaining their market share, Apple was obsessed with constantly reinventing itself. Lisa Bodell, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Since the clip of Nori's new preferred bedding went viral, internet users are obsessed with his unpredictable antics. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for obsess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsess
Verb
  • Your knowledge, combined with a strategic LinkedIn profile, creates a combination that attracts ideal clients who value substance over style.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The Malayalam-language film headlined by Mohanlal attracted a strong turnout, underlining the steady appetite for South Asian cinema in the U.K. and Ireland market.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Employees can engage with opportunities that interest them, trying out new roles through short-term assignments before committing to a full career change.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • What interests me about associating Wilfried Zaha and Lewis Dunk with these fixtures is proof that both clubs continue to grow.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Rather than being terrified or trying to kill her, Ravi is fascinated by her unusual condition.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Emery was fascinated by former Real Sociedad striker Roberto Lopez Ufarte, analysing the specific movements and craftsmanship in his game.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Traditional hiring relies on candidates applying to your company, but elite talent needs to be sought out, engaged and intrigued by a unique opportunity.
    Sarah D'Souza, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • TikTok users have been excited and intrigued by these pitches — seeing them as attempts to not only spit on Trump’s plan but expose fashion surcharges and save money on luxury goods.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Obsess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsess. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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