as in impulsive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge
intrigued by the man's obsessive counting of everyday objects
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Recent Examples of obsessive
In other words, if a team hones in on an almost obsessive drive to improve, the outcomes will take care of themselves.
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Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2024
This gloriously obsessive enterprise could only originate from the enthusiastic fervor of a fan — which Sean very much is.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Perhaps few places have been more obsessive followers of the rankings than Florida, where a state law encourages public universities to aim for high rankings.
—Stephanie Saul, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
That obsessive nature sets him apart even from his incredibly obsessive peers.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2024
This gloriously obsessive enterprise could only originate from the enthusiastic fervor of a fan — which Sean very much is.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Perhaps few places have been more obsessive followers of the rankings than Florida, where a state law encourages public universities to aim for high rankings.
—Stephanie Saul, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
That obsessive nature sets him apart even from his incredibly obsessive peers.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Obsessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessive. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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