- present participle of obsess.
obsessing
Example Sentences
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“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
He compared autonomy to the development of Microsoft Word -- concentrating on swarms was like obsessing over the button that makes text italic, instead of the whole programme.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
He said AI literacy is important - knowing what it is and does, as well as focusing on your people skills, showing your achievements, and not obsessing over long-term plans.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
The only thing standing in their way is the opponent that Team USA has spent a year obsessing over: Canada, the sport’s ultimate powerhouse and the Americans’ fiercest rival.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
I spent the next week obsessing about whether or not he would contact me.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
