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obsessively

American  
[uhb-ses-iv-lee] / əbˈsɛs ɪv li /

adverb

  1. in a way or to a degree that shows an obsession; in a fanatical or compulsive way.


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Yet most climbers train obsessively for going up and barely prepare for coming down.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

The Typhur Sync Gold Quad, meanwhile, tracks several foods at once, plus the ambient temperature, so you can stop obsessively lifting the lid and enjoy the people gathered around the fire.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Since Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August, fans have obsessively hunted for clues about where the two megastars will wed.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Instead of obsessively over-rationalizing or avoiding, try making friends with that feeling.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

It is still in use today, though not quite so obsessively as back then.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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