obsessing

present participle of obsess

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Recent Examples of obsessing If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 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 Despite obsessing over matchups all season, the Tigers entered this series with only two lefties in their bullpen and other important relievers stuck in the option cycle. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025 Presence Over Permanence – Enjoy the moment instead of obsessing over the future. Essence, 24 Sep. 2025 Stop obsessing over the pipeline. Matthew Sweeney, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Mercier has been obsessing over sculptures and busts for the last 15 years. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 People flocked to the TikTok video, obsessing over the surprising way she had been blessed with two cats, and as of Thursday, the clip reached over 975,000 views. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 But he’s learned to let go, to look back with gratitude, and to honor his journey without obsessing over what’s next. Martín Toro, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessing
attracting
Verb
  • The big story Immigration anxieties and a challenging job market have sparked an online backlash over China's latest attempt at attracting global talent — a new visa program announced in August.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Viburnum species offer berries in hues of red, blue and pink, attracting mockingbirds, robins and catbirds; while American Beautyberry () features bold purple berries loved by cardinals, catbirds and finches.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Obsessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessing. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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