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
Nobody in Toronto has been obsessing about hockey for weeks now, so this is as close as the Leafs will ever come to being able to lurk in the background.
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Unable to reconcile the horrific loss of his father, Laz begins obsessing over what once was, trying to dig through the missing pieces of the day Sutton died.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
After obsessing over a recent cat-eye gel mani, Griggs was determined to find the perfect polish to re-create the salon effect at home.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
The internet is obsessing over a new theory involving Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and a nostalgic Disney movie character.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Leaders who play shift from obsessing over outcomes to embracing curiosity.
—Cas Holman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Never accuse Taylor of not obsessing over the details.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Key Warning Signs Parents Should Watch For AI addiction in teens isn’t marked by obsessing over technology or even always needing a phone nearby, but rather when AI usage interferes with an individual's ability to function and thrive on a daily basis, according to experts.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Presence Over Permanence – Enjoy the moment instead of obsessing over the future.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Unable to reconcile the horrific loss of his father, Laz begins obsessing over what once was, trying to dig through the missing pieces of the day Sutton died.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
After obsessing over a recent cat-eye gel mani, Griggs was determined to find the perfect polish to re-create the salon effect at home.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
The internet is obsessing over a new theory involving Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and a nostalgic Disney movie character.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Leaders who play shift from obsessing over outcomes to embracing curiosity.
—Cas Holman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Never accuse Taylor of not obsessing over the details.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Key Warning Signs Parents Should Watch For AI addiction in teens isn’t marked by obsessing over technology or even always needing a phone nearby, but rather when AI usage interferes with an individual's ability to function and thrive on a daily basis, according to experts.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Presence Over Permanence – Enjoy the moment instead of obsessing over the future.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessing
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Some came away with the impression that Shah was under real pressure, and there is a feeling that a loss of confidence in the chair could damage the BBC’s chances of attracting a capable director general.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Beshear won two gubernatorial elections in a red state by attracting Republican voters.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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New York has intriguing young outfielders in Jasson Domínguez and Spencer jones, but Bellinger was the team's second best player in the lineup this season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Obsessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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