as in obsessive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge
had an obsessional need to be liked by everybody
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Recent Examples of obsessional
But obsessional online culture has sought to answer questions of origin rather than waving them off.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessional
Adjective
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Obsession, Curry Barker’s indie horror thriller about dangerous obsessive behavior, is winning over Rotten Tomatoes critics.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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If grass eating is new, sudden, obsessive or comes packaged with any of the symptoms listed above, a vet visit is in order, according to Guilfoyle.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Abstaining from highly reinforcing digital or other vices can break habits and reduce impulsive behavior such as phone checking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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For instance, Mercury in Taurus prefers logic, stability and tangible facts, but Neptune in Aries adds a layer of impulsive fantasy and projection that can override common sense.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Obsessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessional. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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