as in attracts
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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This foundation attracts impact investors, who bring additional capital to expand these efforts and meet growing demand.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025 -
El Tour de Tucson, one of the country’s largest cycling races, attracts nearly 10,000 riders annually from around the world to tackle its diverse routes.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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What about that topic intrigues you the most?—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Her disgust intrigues Jun-pyo, who eventually falls for Jan-di.—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Obsesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsesses. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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