FIXATE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

fixate

verb

Definition of fixate

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 Continue reading … ON THE RECORD — Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed fires back at CNN choosing to 'fixate' on 'defund the police' comments. — FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 However, while the world has been fixated on Goliath, David has been quietly shipping to production—and winning. — Rivindu Perera, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Humphreys’ broader argument is the debate fixates on the toll itself while ignoring costs and benefits absent from any E-ZPass statement—air pollution, noise, street wear. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Today's stock-market market conversation is dominated by structural dynamics, index machinations and mechanical flows the way World Cup chatter fixates on officiating decisions and bracket construction. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixate

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Walking through the doors of Valkyrie Arms Training in Meridian, you are greeted by a large mural of 19th century women on the Western frontier, dressed in period gowns and gazing into the distance — and wielding firearms.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
Jeffrey Dean Morgan gazes out at the audience for The Walking Dead - Dead City Season 3 panel at Comic-Con in San Diego on July 24.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Definition of gaze

Verb

The Roots are eyeing Howard Terminal — the waterfront land where the A’s once explored a major stadium-and-housing development — as a site to build a temporary 8,000-seat stadium.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Officials have not announced an exact location for the Relativity rocket factory, but the company is reportedly eyeing a site in Titusville, just west of Kennedy Space Center.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

Definition of eye

Verb

Called the Georgia Power 100, these players are chosen primarily on their high school production track record, though college potential is considered.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
On the other side, Bedard at one point considered an even shorter deal to maximize his earning potential.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of consider

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Downtown residents watching Sundance Square’s slow reinvention have a lot to track this year.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Its more than 440 vertebrate species include 39 fishes, 64 reptiles, 50 mammals and 235 birds (which make the Okefenokee a prime bird watching venue).

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of watch

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Next Big Thing, have become the most talked about — and gawked about — in the run-up to Sunday’s World Cup final, when Messi’s Argentina will play Yamal’s Spain for the biggest trophy in the sport.

— Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
By Thursday morning, only the awning was still standing amid the rubble, as passersby gawked and cars slowed down to survey what had happened.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Definition of gawk

Verb

Ayres studies sharks but observing orcas that preyed on sharks in the Gulf of California sparked her interest in killer whale behavior.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
In May of this year, undercover detectives observed Velasquez eating dinner with two plastic forks at a restaurant, according to the affidavit.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of observe

Verb

Opera Carolina lawsuits and turnover Opera Carolina has seen significant upheaval since 2024, including public and internal criticism over questions regarding nepotism and the leadership structure.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
The couple posts on their social media platforms regarding candy drops, pop-ups and store updates.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

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