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
Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In this novel, a detective, a tabloid journalist, and a professor become obsessed with a string of strange and gruesome killings.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 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
In the new thriller Holland, the Oscar winner plays a Michigan schoolteacher and homemaker who becomes obsessed investigating her suspicious husband, played by Matthew Macfadyen.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
In this novel, a detective, a tabloid journalist, and a professor become obsessed with a string of strange and gruesome killings.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 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 patient’s toe had been amputated because of an infection causing unbearable pain and Dr Shaik, a neurology resident overseeing her care was worried.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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As the Trump administration makes major cuts to federal health agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about research for the brain-impairing disease being halted, which could impact treatment options and the lives of patients and their families.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
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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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Americans are also concerned about groceries and other essentials getting more expensive, with good reason.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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The next morning, concerned friends and relatives entered the home looking for the women and likely compromised the scene.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Remember that kids may be too preoccupied at times to sit down and eat.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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Volkov’s version has a more serious tone and is more preoccupied with the right morals and behavior.—
Christin Bohnke,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Mar. 2025
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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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Read More About: MTV RuPaul's Drag Race TV News TV Ratings Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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They’re actually formulated with moisturizing ingredients like (vitamin E and hyaluronic acid) to nourish the skin, with noncomedogenic options to keep acne-prone skin happy.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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Not that Wendlinger is anxious for her time with the Mustangs to end.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Friday, a government report showed that the U.S. labor market held up better than expected in March despite the federal government’s layoffs, the crackdown on immigrants, and surveys showing that consumers and businesses are increasingly anxious about the economy.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Obsessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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