obsess
verb (used with object)
to dominate or preoccupy the thoughts, feelings, or desires of (a person); beset, trouble, or haunt persistently or abnormally.
will obsess
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future tenseof obsess.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The timing will obsess Westminster to the point of tedium, with just a handful of folk around the prime minister in the know and/or influential in arriving at an answer.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2023
DSE is exactly the sort of thing that some people will obsess over and make multiple exchanges for if necessary, whereas others might not be bothered by a panel that’s less than flawless.
From The Verge ● Feb. 3, 2022
We trick ourselves, any time we think we can curate a careful menu of things our kids will obsess over.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 9, 2019
While some fans will obsess over his diminished fastball velocity, Hernandez could be better than average with a 90- to 91-mph fastball if he could command it.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2019
I fear that if I explain to my child exactly what is going on, she will obsess about it and likely bring it up to her teacher and other students.
From Slate
