as in worried
having extreme or relentless concern
the youngster was so obsessed with video games that he had little interest in playing outside
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as in attracted
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 obsessed
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
But since the current administration is so obsessed with sports imagery, the latest Trumpian sports controversy needs to be addressed.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
In some cases, like Viacom’s wayward run through the 2010s, companies can become obsessed with buybacks instead of investing in the company’s core businesses, which can end up causing long-term damage.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
When Jersey Shore debuted on MTV in 2009, DiCaprio wasn't the only viewer who became obsessed.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
But since the current administration is so obsessed with sports imagery, the latest Trumpian sports controversy needs to be addressed.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
While most of the tech world is obsessed with keeping AI tucked away in pockets or behind glass, Realbotix CEO Andrew Kiguel wants to drag it into the physical world.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
In some cases, like Viacom’s wayward run through the 2010s, companies can become obsessed with buybacks instead of investing in the company’s core businesses, which can end up causing long-term damage.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessed
Adjective
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So how worried should these teams be?—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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People that maybe have a more precarious position in the industry and are worried and see AI as a threat — which is absolutely valid — and younger people, younger actors and musicians.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While Black moviegoers made up the largest share at 38%, the film also attracted 26% Latino and 26% white audiences.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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The cast and crew also went to the Topaz Room in Santa Rosa — a restaurant that attracted celebrities such as Jayne Mansfield and Sid Caesar.—
Tony Lee Moral,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Finally, many of us are still concerned with the pollution that fossil fuels cause, especially here in Florida, where the effects of climate change and sea level rise are becoming more obvious by the year.—
Tom Caffery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Thiamphanit's body was found inside her home on April 8 after her concerned friends contacted police.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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As to why the format interested him, Hawley pointed to a similarity with Fargo.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cindy would give Ann gourmet popcorn or maybe a sweatshirt from her alma mater, while Ann would give Cindy a special book on a topic that interested her, or maybe an old batch of family recipes.—
Ross Channing Reed,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whether despite this background or because of it, young Zac becomes preoccupied with the outward signs of extreme wealth, luxury cars especially, in a manner somewhat precocious but not entirely remarkable for a teenage boy.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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When leaders become too preoccupied with managing feelings, people get less practice handling frustration, taking correction, and functioning under pressure—the very experiences that build resilience.—
Jonathan Alpert OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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He was particularly intrigued by schizophrenia—the pinnacle of madness and the most complex puzzle of all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many people like me — scientists and coffee enthusiasts — were intrigued by a long-term study that found that those who drank multiple cups of coffee a day were less likely to develop dementia.—
Richard M. Ransohoff,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That music was one of the only ways to communicate with his mom and formed the soundtrack to the mother and son’s happiest moments.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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For me, a happy ending would be Rue finally being free of all of her past mistakes that have led to her current situation.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Alicia Johnson, who lives in Onarga in Iroquois County, said she was fascinated by the neighborhood.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Zeigler case has fascinated the public for decades.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Obsessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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