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
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
As one domino falls after another, cracks begin to show in their respective relationships especially while Rachel’s husband Adam becomes obsessed with getting back their wedding gift: The Everything Pot.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
He's obsessed with her, and that's what every girl deserves, and every guy deserves.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
He’s also obsessed with video games, particularly the cartoonish fighting game Brawlhalla, which he’s played professionally since age 14.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
As one domino falls after another, cracks begin to show in their respective relationships especially while Rachel’s husband Adam becomes obsessed with getting back their wedding gift: The Everything Pot.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
In a business world obsessed with growth at any cost, Yvon Chouinard stands as perhaps the most unlikely billionaire in corporate history.
—Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
He's obsessed with her, and that's what every girl deserves, and every guy deserves.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessed
Adjective
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People should be joyful, not worried.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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He’s not focused on the economy, which most Americans are worried about.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Mali international has attracted interest from Turkey, and their transfer window does not close until September 12, so there is still time.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Our Place Wonder Oven in Steam What initially attracted me to the air fryer was its compact size.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The administration, concerned about trade negotiations with Beijing, waved Lai off.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both Jill and Kendra say they were concerned about the contents of the messages, but also that the harassment and constant pressure would hurt Owen and Lauryn’s mental and emotional health.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carney said his and Jerome’s first trip to Finland interested two companies in Mooresville.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What's popular is appearing preoccupied, too busy scrolling on one's phone to look around—and too caught up with one's many friends to make any new ones at a mall.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jihan peers closer at these images, now sensing in some of them that her father seems preoccupied, as if already aware of the tragic fate that would befall him.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When producer Oskar Pimlott came on board, Etzler was considering writing the script himself, but the team was intrigued by the possibility of getting a British voice in there.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, the pet wasn't interested in the neckwear, but was intrigued about revisiting the pub.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nadel, who is openly gay, muses on how the deaths of gay men subsidized his easy, happy childhood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though Todd and Julie's homecoming was received with overwhelming warmth by the extended Chrisley clan and all their friends, not every member of the core crew is happy with how the pick-up went down.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the idea has always fascinated him.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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So that image has always fascinated me.—
Maria Reva
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Obsessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessed. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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