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
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
She’s obsessed with comfortable footwear and passionate about helping others find the best shoes to fit their individual needs and lifestyle.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Christine Sarkis, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
But what exactly does being obsessed with your employees mean in practice?
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Reminiscent of psychological nightmares of the ‘70s like Repulsion and Rosemary’s Baby, this is the tale of a hospice nurse named Maud (a fearless performance from Morfydd Clark) who becomes obsessed with saving the soul of one of her patients (Jennifer Ehle).
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
She’s obsessed with comfortable footwear and passionate about helping others find the best shoes to fit their individual needs and lifestyle.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
The Costa Rica tour was a total home run for us because my daughter is wildlife-obsessed and loves taking nature photography.
—Christine Sarkis, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
But what exactly does being obsessed with your employees mean in practice?
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Although dissenters are worried about the cost, the climate change crisis harms everyone, even those who don’t live in a region that is at risk of wildfires.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Many Americans are not only worried about the outcome, but what might happen in the aftermath, regardless of who wins.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Prospective buyers are attracted to the area’s generous yard space and zoning for ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, Berglund said.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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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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More than 70% of American adults are concerned about how technology affects their mental health and personal relationships.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Still, Jabari Robinson, 20, a junior, said he was consumed by the moment, despite being concerned about what the final results would be.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, no one is more preoccupied with such star power than Donald Trump himself, who basks in the adulation and approval of luminaries who support him and regularly lashes out at those who don’t.Brian Lowry, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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And Beltran seems very preoccupied with making sure that Amelia knows she’s not taken.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Yet even these arbiters of digital trends seemed genuinely intrigued.Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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Yet the challenge intrigued the architects, and Simeray went to look at the space in person.Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
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From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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It's earned over 20,000 five-star ratings from happy shoppers and comes in 13 colors, from chic navy to khaki green.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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From the ages of 5 to 15, I was captivated by baseball cards, fascinated by their value appreciation and the prospect of selling them.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Gold coins through history Researchers and enthusiasts have always been fascinated by the discovery of gold.Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2024
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Boutin has been in remission from thyroid cancer since August, but just had a related surgery last week and the couple was anxious about Boutin inhaling any smoke.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lines at downtown precincts were busy and people who have been inundated with out-of-town organizers and ads for months could be heard speculating about the results on their cellphones, anxious to see a conclusion to the contest.Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Obsessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessed. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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