as in obsessive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge
his compulsive clowning around can sometimes be annoying
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This is a compulsive, entertaining competition with broad appeal that will engage and galvanize the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
What sets Joe apart, though, is his prey drive, and his compulsive capacity for learning.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
What shapes a compulsive collector? Lerew, who lives with his wife in Lincoln Heights, grew up in rural South Dakota.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
The lawsuit alleges TikTok claimed its platform was safe anyway and rejected design changes that would have helped reduce compulsive use.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
What sets Joe apart, though, is his prey drive, and his compulsive capacity for learning.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
What shapes a compulsive collector? Lerew, who lives with his wife in Lincoln Heights, grew up in rural South Dakota.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
The lawsuit alleges TikTok claimed its platform was safe anyway and rejected design changes that would have helped reduce compulsive use.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Compulsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compulsive. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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