obsess
verb (used with object)
to dominate or preoccupy the thoughts, feelings, or desires of (a person); beset, trouble, or haunt persistently or abnormally.
obsessing
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present participleof obsess.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Investors have spent months obsessing over Treasury yields.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
But there are stalwarts who have spent more than a decade obsessing over it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
We will stop obsessing over money and fighting over resources and instead organize our society around generosity and kindness.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
“It’s what all of Elle’s friends would be obsessing over in L.A.,” she adds, “but it’s also a bridge to the Seattle kids. It’s not straight-up pop or straight-up rock.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Burnham, obsessing as always over details, sought to decree the style and location of a fence for the wheel.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
