obsessively
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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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
You also need an asset allocation that aligns with your financial needs and goals, and you must monitor your portfolio regularly — though not obsessively.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 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
He is among a cohort of men who have had enough of hiding under hats and obsessively monitoring hairlines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Why was she so obsessively thorough in her documentation?
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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