as in to attract
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 obsess
So why is the national media obsessed with Arizona?
Need a break?
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Speaking of like-mindedness, we’re obsessed with your basket house.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
Alan Adelson, Kate Taverna An artist obsessed for decades with creating imaginative and haunting structures to honor lost friends ironically lives with the continual threat of her own eviction.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Consider an outdoor pizza oven or the viral Always Pan that Glamour editors—and our boyfriends—are obsessed with for easier meal prep.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Martha: The Cookbook: 100 Favorite Recipes, with Lessons and Stories from My Kitchen
$40 $36
Amazon
Speaking of like-mindedness, we’re obsessed with your basket house.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
Alan Adelson, Kate Taverna An artist obsessed for decades with creating imaginative and haunting structures to honor lost friends ironically lives with the continual threat of her own eviction.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Consider an outdoor pizza oven or the viral Always Pan that Glamour editors—and our boyfriends—are obsessed with for easier meal prep.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsess
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Trucking experts say Southern California has attracted technological innovation from a handful of newcomers to the region – thanks to clean air initiatives in the Ports of LA and Long Beach and other federal and state efforts.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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This transaction is anticipated to attract additional capital investment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Engage in networking events, exhibits or activities that interest you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Then, make your first cash wager on any market of the game that interests you.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Carvana Retail investors are fascinated by Carvana, which sells used cars online and delivers them from buildings that resemble giant vending machines.John Dorfman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But then, obviously, people were fascinated by the religion side of it too.Claire Carusillo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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They’re intrigued by the rise and fall of President Biden.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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For those who are less intrigued by experiential gifts, high-end electronics like Apple AirPods or a new big screen TV (hello, football season) are popular picks.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Obsess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsess. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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