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
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Trump has been fixated on international trade for decades, long before entering politics.
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Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Trump has been fixated on international trade for decades, long before entering politics.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Rocha fixated on how beginning a career in the fashion industry is not a small task.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
But most tech CEOs are fixated on two things: future growth and AI.
—Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Trump has been fixated on international trade for decades, long before entering politics.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Rocha fixated on how beginning a career in the fashion industry is not a small task.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
But most tech CEOs are fixated on two things: future growth and AI.
—Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixate
Verb
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Rather than looking down at the ground directly in front of you, or letting your head arch back, gaze straight ahead, physical therapist, run coach and running gait analyst Lisa Mitro, DPT tells SELF.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sitting at a table in his living room with his game spread out in front of him, Roberto Clemente gazing down from a painting over his head, Otero looks every bit the man who has achieved self actualization.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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The image, which is one of a set of lowrider photographs acquired by the Smithsonian, is dominated by the driver of the car, who rests her elbow on the edge of the open window and stares straight at us with a confidence that is at once challenging and completely relaxed.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Browns are staring at a training camp competition between 40-year-old Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, who flamed out as the Steelers’ starter in just two seasons.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But companies have long eyed the ocean floor as a potential source of metals like nickel, cobalt, manganese and copper, which are used in batteries for electric vehicles and other technologies.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Walz has been eyed as one of the next leaders of the Democratic Party after the election loss.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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Everton’s new owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), has been impressed with performances since its takeover in December and getting a new deal for Sorensen over the line was considered part of the next step in the women’s team’s new era under its ownership.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Financial success often creates opportunities for broader, more impactful goals—ones that may not have been considered at the outset.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Further, Joel and Ellie watch a herd of giraffes in Salt Lake City in the game.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In Self Offense’s workshops, for instance, participants watch video scenarios and are asked to reflect on what a fly on the wall would see and hear.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Early in the hour, Lochlan is again gawking at a nude Saxon.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Hundreds of San Francisco fans filled the City View Metreon with many little girls representing younger versions of Saweetie in the audience gawking at their hero.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But, the best thing is always to be away from city lights in order to observe the fainter meteor streaks.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The holiday was originally observed on April 19, the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, but was moved to the third Monday of April in 1969.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Receiving regular playing time is a factor regarding whether Acuña sticks in the majors.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The warning was issued Thursday at 4:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:22 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Fixate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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