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
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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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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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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Rather than being concerned that Musk has too much influence over the president-elect, Jayapal should be worried about who’s making decisions for the current president.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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Gift recipients are much less worried about when the gift arrives.Rebecca Walker Reczek, Cory Haltman, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Mangione, who has attracted attention on social media for his looks, has gained an online following, with accounts such as @HotforLuigi emerging on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This success attracted new investors who drove up prices further.Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 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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Sources told the outlet that the lawmakers were also concerned about her lack of experience for the nation's top spy role and her meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017 while serving in the House of Representatives for Hawaii's 2nd District.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 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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Meanwhile, Oliver, as usual, is more preoccupied with his own personal storyline than with the investigation at hand.Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
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The artist who would eventually become the voice of a generation was then a 19-year-old college dropout bored with the Midwest and intrigued by the folk music coming out of Lower Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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He was intrigued by its interest in creating a more multicultural church.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the truth is, being happy 100% of the time is unrealistic for both adults and children.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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To me, the best trip means one that was utterly peaceful, filled with happy low-stress activities, best enjoyed with others.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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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
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The horror sequel centers on pop star and drug addict Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who's anxious about a comeback tour and visits her dealer for pills.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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His words speak to an anxious, ongoing need not just to entertain, but to distract, to overact, to keep the audience unmoored, all in an effort to hide deep and intractable feelings of inadequacy.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Obsessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessed. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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