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Recent Examples of cathexis
Dependency and cathexis are also incredibly painful and difficult to extricate yourself from.
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Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020
There’s a word for this loss of self in devotion: cathexis.
—Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020
Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020
There’s a word for this loss of self in devotion: cathexis.
—Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cathexis
Noun
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Everything gets harder when your emotions run wild and your judgment clouds.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The cone doesn’t represent the uncertainty associated with a storm forecast, nor the size or intensity of a storm.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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There is genuine disagreement about the scope and intensity of regulation.—
Rick Miller,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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So long as Sean McVay’s football obsession doesn’t burn him out, the Rams can outsmart most NFL teams.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Every weakness is a strength The NHL’s recent obsession with state tax rates is shortsighted.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Elevated cortisol levels during romantic infatuation have been documented across multiple studies, suggesting that love initially activates the body's stress response, particularly the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Perhaps Arsenal and others would be better served refocusing their recruitment efforts on him — and letting the Isak infatuation go.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Despite their fierce appearances, many of the barbers who work at Liem’s shops are soft-spoken and humble and reject any perceptions of violence and crime.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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His team of workers does round-the-clock work to tackle the root causes of community violence, leading peer-to-peer support and group therapy sessions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: The aroma reveals creamy vanilla intertwined with subtle oak, peppery heat, and balanced jalapeño.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally and skimming foam off top, until peaches are translucent and a candy thermometer registers 220°F, 20 to 30 minutes.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Or Jewish people assailed and mocked over social media with unrelenting fervor.—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The Wolves don’t want to deal with Oklahoma fervor in Game 7.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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The discovery of a Brazilian orchid with huge red-and-purple flowers in the early nineteenth century set off a mania for the exotic plants in Victorian England.—
Jenny Uglow,
The New York Review of Books,
22 May 2025
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Kissam was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which can cause periods of mania and depression.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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“Cathexis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cathexis. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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