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
With that acknowledged, a lot of folks will fixate on the Dallas Wings for this Friday night look.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Draw inspiration from unexpected places Instead of fixating on direct competitors, look to adjacent industries or completely different fields.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Instead of fixating on acceptance to any one college, focus on what is within your power.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Here's what the film gets right Pope Francis dead: First pope with cameo in feature film was 88
Despite her best efforts, Gallagher's segue wasn't quick enough to stop social media users from fixating on Dokoupil's phrasing.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 May 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Draw inspiration from unexpected places Instead of fixating on direct competitors, look to adjacent industries or completely different fields.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Instead of fixating on acceptance to any one college, focus on what is within your power.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Here's what the film gets right Pope Francis dead: First pope with cameo in feature film was 88
Despite her best efforts, Gallagher's segue wasn't quick enough to stop social media users from fixating on Dokoupil's phrasing.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixate
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Kulture even holds her little one in her arms, while Cardi gazes at her two girls.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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But colleges and schools, too, are gazing in the mirror: What’s the point—the medium, more precisely—of education nowadays amidst tech upheaval?—
Michael Serazio,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Cauley was staring at a long road to recovery.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Things began to get chippy in the bottom half of the fifth after OSU’s Trent Caraway stared Sloan down after drawing a two-out walk.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2025
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More recently, speculation has centered on Raquel Regalado eyeing City Hall.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Half a century later, President Donald Trump seems to be eyeing a similar diplomatic maneuver, but in reverse: drawing Russia closer to the United States in order to give Washington an advantage in its geopolitical competition with Communist China.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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The Mark Twain House is reportedly considering tie-in events during the run in August.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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This beautiful tropical country was long considered a no-go because of civil unrest and economic instability.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Here are my top five compelling players to watch in the rumor mill this week (non-Marner edition): JJ Peterka, Buffalo: The talented 23-year-old had an excellent 68-point season and is an RFA, eligible for an offer sheet.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The greatest Royal of ‘em all, George Brett, can’t wait to watch Jac Caglianone’s major-league debut on Tuesday.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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Earhart gawked at markets where soft-shelled-turtle eggs were sold alongside string beans.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Two men sitting in a silver GMC pickup truck who were watching the disposal drove over to the gawking residents.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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While speaking to Joseph, officers observed signs of intoxication.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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Throughout the procedure, anesthesiologist Dr. Ryan Watkins observed Moreno and noted no complications, the dental office stated.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina Stance: Undecided Concerns: Tillis has raised issues regarding the bill's potential effects on Medicaid and renewable energy incentives, suggesting that these factors are under consideration in his decision-making process.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Stevens is well regarded for his basketball IQ and ability to develop young talent.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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“Fixate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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