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
Bring it up to a TJ’s fan, and many will confirm that they’re obsessed.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Amber, a single woman enrolled in Joanne’s Intro to Judaism class who is obsessed with finding a Jewish husband.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
During their investigation, authorities found evidence that Heuermann was obsessed with the case and searched for articles about a task force that was formed to investigate the murders in 2022.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Tullman also hired Bre Smith as his executive vice president, an artist in her own right but also a veteran of hospitality at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey and elsewhere, and a woman with a hefty budget who obsesses over everything from the flatware to the level of customer service.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Amber, a single woman enrolled in Joanne’s Intro to Judaism class who is obsessed with finding a Jewish husband.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
During their investigation, authorities found evidence that Heuermann was obsessed with the case and searched for articles about a task force that was formed to investigate the murders in 2022.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Tullman also hired Bre Smith as his executive vice president, an artist in her own right but also a veteran of hospitality at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey and elsewhere, and a woman with a hefty budget who obsesses over everything from the flatware to the level of customer service.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsess
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On May 21st, an antiwar teach-in at the University of California, Berkeley, attracted thirty-thousand people and lasted thirty-six hours.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Wilmington’s coastal North Carolina location attracts movie makers and vacationers with mild temperatures, beaches, and riverfront scenery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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If someone dominates the conversation, pivot with a smart question — try to say something that could interest quieter individuals, so everyone gets a chance to speak.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Students who are more intentional about how their major connects to real opportunities — that actually interest them — tend to pull ahead.—
Rasheem Rooke,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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These two continue to fascinate me.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is your chance to pursue whatever subject most fascinates you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The band members took note of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl triumph, entirely in Spanish, and they’re intrigued by the idea of following his lead.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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Apple Basket Many products in the collection also feature an apple motif, including a charming pillow and even a wooden salt cellar and doormat, but we’re most intrigued by the bamboo and rattan apple basket.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Obsess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsess. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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