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
Never accuse Taylor of not obsessing over the details.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
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
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessing
Verb
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Yarn shops and fiber clubs are having a moment, attracting people of all ages who want something meditative, creative, and practical to occupy their minds and hands, away from screens.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Don't worry about seeds from your plants attracting vermin.—
Benjamin Vogt,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 25 Oct. 2025.
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