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
The internet seemed to be obsessed with what’s going to happen between them, which is kind of nice.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Likewise, Shaid Shah, one of the most senior execs at Mars—the powerhouse behind household brands like Dolmio—said the best career hack is to stop obsessing over getting that promotion or dream job title, and embrace the many steps in between that get you there.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Marty Supreme follows Chalamet, 30, as Marty Mauser, a shoe salesman who is obsessed with becoming the world's best table tennis player in 1950s New York City.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
From the beginning of this season, more so than in any other year, offenses have obsessed over getting into their attacks early.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Likewise, Shaid Shah, one of the most senior execs at Mars—the powerhouse behind household brands like Dolmio—said the best career hack is to stop obsessing over getting that promotion or dream job title, and embrace the many steps in between that get you there.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Marty Supreme follows Chalamet, 30, as Marty Mauser, a shoe salesman who is obsessed with becoming the world's best table tennis player in 1950s New York City.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
From the beginning of this season, more so than in any other year, offenses have obsessed over getting into their attacks early.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsess
Verb
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The site has since attracted more than 10 nuisance complaints since 2022, according to city records.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, pests may find the wood appealing for nesting, which can attract more pests into your garage.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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The one who interests me most is midfielder Ruben Neves.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Check for special events and workshops that might interest your guests and transform a museum visit into a more engaging experience.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Dec. 2025
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Details of the service were kept private, but the family's public show of solidarity in turning out to support Caroline is typical of the Kennedy dynasty, which has fascinated Americans for decades.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Why does Kubrick’s work continue to fascinate, thrill, and move us?—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Will he be intrigued in hiring him?—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Stefanski, then the Browns’ head coach, was intrigued by Dart’s talent and makeup.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Obsess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsess. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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