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
His older brother was a fan of their newer work, but Sandoval quickly fixated on the band’s 1960s catalog, especially their 1968 masterpiece The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
But Adams had a habit of fixating on his mistakes.
—New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
In a culture fixated by fame, namelessness evidently held an even higher currency.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
Since the initiation of the geopolitical conflict with Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz in late February 2026, the global economic narrative has been fixated on headline inflation, central bank interest rates, and disrupted supply chains.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
But Adams had a habit of fixating on his mistakes.
—New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
In a culture fixated by fame, namelessness evidently held an even higher currency.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
Since the initiation of the geopolitical conflict with Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz in late February 2026, the global economic narrative has been fixated on headline inflation, central bank interest rates, and disrupted supply chains.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixate
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Float through spectacular canyons, check out petroglyphs and Native American ruins, conquer rapids, and spend your nights unwinding while gazing up at the Milky Way.—
Matt Bell,
AFAR Media,
19 May 2026
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Smith gazed lovingly at Brosnan as the leading man turned up the charm while accepting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Why Off-Grid Travel Is Booming In 2026 The shift is driven by hard numbers about how much of life is spent staring at a screen.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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His hands were at ten and two, his face fixed, staring straight ahead.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Altman’s OpenAI, which Musk helped start in 2015 before a contentious split that led to the eventual lawsuit, is valued at more than $850 billion and is eyeing a possible market debut later this year.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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China is also planning to expand the space station with new modules and considering opening the outpost to commercial activities.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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The couple reportedly considered holding the wedding at the White House, but ultimately opted for a more low-key celebration amid ongoing tensions due to the war in Iran.—
Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Or watch the outdoors from the comfort of your couch with this smart bird feeder that includes a camera and is generously discounted to $20 this weekend.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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The English Premier League is the world’s richest and most watched soccer league in the world, yet its financial figures do not match the NFL’s.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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This seemingly reflexive action of whipping out their phones while gawking and filming isn’t a novel occurrence.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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There are flashy dunks or goals to gawk at.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, these direct comparisons shouldn't be made as the appeal of the Nikon stabilized 12x25 binoculars are in their ultra-portability and their weight, giving stargazers on the go a small and lightweight tool for observing constellations adn asterisms.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
22 May 2026
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Current federal law allows states to exempt themselves from observing Daylight Saving Time by state law.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
22 May 2026
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The district cannot provide additional information regarding the allegations.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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But analysts regard each firm’s business model as opaque in nature of their business models, leading some to urge caution from investors looking to buy at IPO.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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“Fixate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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