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
Eric Todisco, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
As a sci-fi obsessed teenager who couldn’t have predicted the Hollywood greatness that awaited him, Herbert’s immersive desert world of Arrakis was the perfect intersection of his many interests.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
But, he does get obsessed with the work.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Rachel discovers her boyfriend, Danny (George Newbern), is weirdly obsessed with his sister, Krista (Julie Lauren).
—Eric Todisco, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
As a sci-fi obsessed teenager who couldn’t have predicted the Hollywood greatness that awaited him, Herbert’s immersive desert world of Arrakis was the perfect intersection of his many interests.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
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Her advice to fellow actors and directors is avoid becoming obsessed with fame and its greasy pole.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
But, he does get obsessed with the work.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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Still, some residents are worried about the drones.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers in New Jersey and beyond grew worried Friday about the now-regular spotting of drones over the state, with officials calling for answers and more transparency from federal agencies.The Hill, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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The modules have already attracted attention from the Society of Automotive Engineers and have patents in both Canada and the United States.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, his technical virtuosity and knack for making fashion headlines attracted the attention of luxury titan Bernard Arnault, who tapped him in 1995 to succeed Hubert de Givenchy upon his retirement, moving the designer to Dior a year later.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their trip was initially only to last about eight to 10 days, but multiple issues with the Starliner prompted a concerned NASA, out of caution, to leave them behind at the space station and return the capsule to Earth empty in September.Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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China’s leadership is more concerned about diversifying Macao’s economy, which has been heavily reliant on the gaming and tourism sectors.Katie Tam and Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Some of the best and brightest Atlanta-area criminal defense attorneys were entirely preoccupied.Anthony Michael Kreis, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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People are too preoccupied with day-to-day life and are not well enough educated to do anything about it.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
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But the Mets had indicated to Holmes during their meeting with him that they were intrigued by his potential as a starting pitcher.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
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If the hostel employee was intrigued by this unidentified man, then so were many others who caught a better glimpse of him.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Despite Sickle's happy ending, there are still plenty of dogs looking for new forever homes across the country.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bottlenose Dolphins ‘Smile’ During Playful Interactions Bottlenose dolphins are happy to engage in these many forms of play, either in solitude or with others.Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Scientists have been fascinated by hailstone formation for decades, specifically how these icy spheres develop inside storm clouds.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
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Farmers are anxious about the loss of farmland, and the Manx National Farmers’ Union has opposed plans elsewhere to convert agricultural land to rainforest.Christine Ro, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This promise has left people in the area anxious about the deep impact new workplace raids could have on the community's psyche and the economy.Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Obsessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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