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
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
Mirzakhani became obsessed with these circumnavigating curves.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 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
Théodore Pellerin stars as a retail worker who becomes obsessed with an up-and-coming musician (Archie Madekwe).
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
Mirzakhani became obsessed with these circumnavigating curves.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 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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The analysts are worried about the software provider’s earnings in an environment where the federal budget is being cut.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
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If the Yankees are worried about pitching, Kevin Cash isn’t with his Rays.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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His form has attracted interest from sides wanting to take the youngster on loan.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Though most are rightly concerned about the downside risk from tariffs, there is an upside if this pressure results in better trade terms for U.S. companies, and the tariffs can be reduced in the short term.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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But some who utilize government welfare programs in order to obtain food are concerned that Trump’s promises will clash with his determination to cut government spending.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Washington became preoccupied with what Vindman calls an improbable worst-case scenario — that Moscow would make good on threats to go nuclear — and sent Ukraine insufficient arms.—
Neil MacFarquhar,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The rebels may be seeking to capitalize on a weakened government whose key allies are heavily preoccupied with other conflicts.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
30 Nov. 2024
Verb
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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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The movie debuts on May 23 and if its profits compensate for Snow White's loss then Disney may get its happy ending after all.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Lee, creative director of Burberry, is happy to be part of the show.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Mar. 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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As the end of the sale nears, the company running things becomes more and more anxious to sell as much of the merchandise as possible.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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But all around the country, the next generation of doctors has been spending the past few days anxious to learn what awaits them after finishing medical school.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Obsessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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