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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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.
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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
As much as fans remain fixated on the version of Tagovailoa who turned in many middling performances over the last two seasons, there were good times.
—Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The suspect allegedly became fixated with her after a church function, and according to her family, the two went on a date about a decade ago.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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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
As much as fans remain fixated on the version of Tagovailoa who turned in many middling performances over the last two seasons, there were good times.
—Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The suspect allegedly became fixated with her after a church function, and according to her family, the two went on a date about a decade ago.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixated. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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