OBSESSING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

obsessing

verb

present participle of obsess

as in attracting

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 obsessing No one explicitly bans caffeine or alcohol, but after days of obsessing over my biomarkers, both begin to seem entirely irrelevant. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 Genji's favorite activities include meeting new people, obsessing over his toys and nibbling on cheese. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 For hunters who have spent all year obsessing over their deer season, this is a small price to pay. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 His work focuses on modern dating life, with jokes about trying to find love on the apps, obsessing over body image and millennials attempting to be real adults. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Instead of obsessing over sleep metrics, experts recommend focusing on healthy bedtime habits like a consistent sleep schedule, regular exercise, and limiting screens and alcohol before bed. — Zoe Cunniffe, HEALTH, 5 Aug. 2026 Trump obsessed, and is likely still obsessing about a malignant Chinese origin for the coronavirus. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The article also underscores that most ordinary voters pay little or no attention to these calendar disputes, implicitly criticizing party insiders for obsessing over process while the public is focused on daily life and more immediate concerns. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Triumph, in particular, has become rather good at building motorcycles that already look and feel as though someone's spent years obsessing over every last detail. — New Atlas, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessing

Verb

Republican response But conservatives said those policies inflated enrollment by attracting fraudulent and wasteful coverage.

— Christine Mai-Duc, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026
The issue is less about attracting officials but keeping them beyond two years, largely because of fan behavior.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of attracting

Verb

The female forward is in front of the camera, behind the camera, really getting women, intriguing them to come to the service and watch.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026

Definition of intriguing

Verb

Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.

— Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025