as in to gaze
to look at or think about something constantly; to give all of your attention to something
—usually + on or upon
The cat was fixated on a small hole in the wall. Why do journalists fixate on scandals?
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Recent Examples of fixate
And while people often fixate on union wages, the truth is that the protections matter far more than the pay scale.
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Christine Villabona-Kuntz, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
The president, who has been fixated on getting the prize in recent year, accepted it.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The Stoic philosophers, fixated on the impassive, idealized masculine, wrote often of death, attempting to acknowledge its inevitability while staring untroubled into its abyss.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Much of that speculation has fixated on Taiwan.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Christine Villabona-Kuntz, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
The president, who has been fixated on getting the prize in recent year, accepted it.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The Stoic philosophers, fixated on the impassive, idealized masculine, wrote often of death, attempting to acknowledge its inevitability while staring untroubled into its abyss.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Much of that speculation has fixated on Taiwan.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixate
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Unlike some of Dubai’s city centre skyscrapers, where rooms are hermetically sealed within glass and steel, every accommodation comes with its own spacious balcony for lounging and gazing at the sun setting over the sea or the city lighting up at dusk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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The two of them say nothing, instead just gazing at each other.—
Yohana Desta,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
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Social media users have stared deep into that footage, and some have seen their own reflection.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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What's captivating enough about Freescape's van that show goer after show goer can't help but to stop and stare, at least momentarily, is the unique pop-up roof system, a patented design that's being called the first of its kind.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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After already being in college football for seven years, the Miami Hurricanes linebacker, listed as a graduate student on Miami Athletics' official site, is reportedly eyeing a return to play in the 2026 season, which would mark his eighth in the sport.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The prime minister could certainly do with a win as rivals in his governing Labour Party eye his job.—
Brendan Murray,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ripley is also reportedly being considered for a Women’s World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer, but that match could be complicated by Vaquer’s current injury status.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Without going into auto-pilot mode to schedule a meeting, consider evaluating it first.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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With the stakes being so high, the ads in this year;s Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and NBA All-Star game will surely be interesting to watch.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Super Bowl 50 brought more than 70,000 fans to Santa Clara, and 112 million viewers tuned in from their homes to watch the NFL’s crown jewel.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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If gawking at celebrities is your thing.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Passersby continued to gawk and gape as screams for the finale continued inside.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, Tatmon was observed loitering outside a liquor store directly across the street from the Sky Market with two other men, one of whom subsequently shot and killed Edward Morgan, 41, of Oakland, during a confrontation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Rise of Secondary Markets As organizations navigated ongoing economic volatility throughout the year, Corporate Traveler observed a noticeable shift in the emergence of secondary markets as cost-effective alternatives to major city centers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to a list of demands posted at the front doors of the mayor’s office, the activists were demanding clarification of the city’s policies regarding police interaction with immigration authorities.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ederheimer further explained that the bill could have a negative impact on victims and their families regarding accountability for violent offenders.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Fixate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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