fixated
adjective
fix·at·ed
ˈfik-ˌsā-təd 
: arrested in development or adjustment
especially
: arrested at a pregenital level of psychosexual development
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The Revolution’s language of Islamist class struggle fixated on Iran’s recent kings as stooges of Western imperialism.
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Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
As motorists become more fixated on their devices, a few automakers are bucking the trend.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Formula 1 may be in Shanghai for its second race of the season this weekend, but the eyes of the motorsports world are currently fixated on two other races on the calendar.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Much of the attention paid to Buzelis in his sophomore season is fixated on his ability to create shots at a high volume.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
As motorists become more fixated on their devices, a few automakers are bucking the trend.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Formula 1 may be in Shanghai for its second race of the season this weekend, but the eyes of the motorsports world are currently fixated on two other races on the calendar.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Much of the attention paid to Buzelis in his sophomore season is fixated on his ability to create shots at a high volume.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixated. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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