as in worried
having extreme or relentless concern
the youngster was so obsessed with video games that he had little interest in playing outside
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as in attracted
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 obsessed
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
The actress stars as Ellen Hutter, a newlywed with whom Nosferatu becomes obsessed, in the gothic fantasy film.
—Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Glamour editors are obsessed with Skims’ mesh underwire bra, which comes in a variety of nudes to match various skin tones.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
But more important to me is why everyone seems so weirdly obsessed with Rick.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
The actress stars as Ellen Hutter, a newlywed with whom Nosferatu becomes obsessed, in the gothic fantasy film.
—Mariel Turner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Advertisement Business Gen Alpha kids are obsessed with skin care thanks to ‘skinfluencers’ and TikTok.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Glamour editors are obsessed with Skims’ mesh underwire bra, which comes in a variety of nudes to match various skin tones.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessed
Adjective
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In the meantime, state and city health departments are worried about how the communications pause might affect their communities.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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A number of men and women on Mitchell’s team were worried about their health and safety, the lawsuit says, so Mitchell raised the issue during the training sessions.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His form has attracted interest from sides wanting to take the youngster on loan.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, the players’ performances attracted interest from all over the world.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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To be sure, Bank of America is concerned about the potential impact of new tariffs, particularly on goods sourced from China.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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Doctors are concerned about the virus every year, but in years where a new strain of the virus is dominant — like this year — illness rates can increase, according to the CDC.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
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The brand is facing an existential crisis, including multiple lawsuits, but the two warring families who own the company seem more preoccupied about a series of petty legal battles.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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But then the rebels seized an opportunity, capitalizing on a weakened government whose key allies are heavily preoccupied with other conflicts.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, Arjona was intrigued by Nilson and Schwartz’s approach toward casting the rest of the film.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 Dec. 2024
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As a bourbon reviewer who enjoys the flavor of spirits but has always been easily prone to hangovers, Eric Burke was intrigued.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Let familiar songs—happy or haunting—unlock those frozen feelings.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The 18-year-old daughter of Larry Birkhead and Anna Nicole Smith was a happy gal after getting to meet Hugh Jackman following his concert series From New York, with Love at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.—
Calvin Tomkins,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For example, someone not willing to open up to you about certain aspects of their personal life can be interpreted as personal rejection, which may trigger defensive or anxious behaviors.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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More than a few have faced foreclosure, leaving owners anxious about the need to get tenants back in their buildings or find another use for the millions of unused square feet.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Obsessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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