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
Still, that hasn't stopped people online from obsessing over him.
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Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
During the dog days of August, when sports radio is usually obsessing over the upcoming NFL season, hosts debated the Rookie of the Year race between Reese and Clark, who set a new WNBA record for double-doubles (at least 10 points and rebounds) in a season.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
For now, however, the team at least took one step toward shoring up its biggest remaining winter need, landing Conforto on a night the rest of the baseball world was obsessing over the other lefty outfielder to come off the board.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
These are the heel trends our editors are currently obsessing over.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Plus, obsessing over chicken rice, how to use extra pumpkin filling, where chefs eat on their night off and how food waste affects climate change.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Drake, the highest-grossing rapper in the world last year, and Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize winner, have long been locked in an escalating war of words in a music genre known for celebrating and obsessing over rivalries between its biggest stars.
—Afp, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Teenagers are obsessing over these little figurines on social media, and with this surprise box, the teen girl in your life will be so excited to start (or expand) her collection.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
The outfit resurfaces on the internet frequently, with fans obsessing over his short shorts and effortlessly cool style — and some even copying it.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
During the dog days of August, when sports radio is usually obsessing over the upcoming NFL season, hosts debated the Rookie of the Year race between Reese and Clark, who set a new WNBA record for double-doubles (at least 10 points and rebounds) in a season.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
For now, however, the team at least took one step toward shoring up its biggest remaining winter need, landing Conforto on a night the rest of the baseball world was obsessing over the other lefty outfielder to come off the board.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
These are the heel trends our editors are currently obsessing over.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Plus, obsessing over chicken rice, how to use extra pumpkin filling, where chefs eat on their night off and how food waste affects climate change.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Drake, the highest-grossing rapper in the world last year, and Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize winner, have long been locked in an escalating war of words in a music genre known for celebrating and obsessing over rivalries between its biggest stars.
—Afp, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Teenagers are obsessing over these little figurines on social media, and with this surprise box, the teen girl in your life will be so excited to start (or expand) her collection.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
The outfit resurfaces on the internet frequently, with fans obsessing over his short shorts and effortlessly cool style — and some even copying it.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Obsessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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