Synonyms of fixate

fixate

verb

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?

Related Words

• gaze
• stare
• eye
• consider
• watch
• gawk
• observe
• regard
• gape
• gloat
• blink
• peer
• gawp
• glower
• ogle
• glare
• rubberneck
• goggle
• peruse
• leer
• study
• pore (over)
• stare down
• outstare
• outface

Dissimilar Words

• glimpse
• glance
• scan
• browse
• dip (into)
• peek
• peep
• wink (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fixate

The framework pushes families to think about how digital experiences fit into a teen’s overall well-being rather than fixating on a daily hour count. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

For the past couple of months, the Editorial Board and a veritable horde of guest columnists have been fixated on the mayor and his stance on Israel. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026

Lewis Carroll’s fairy tale would serve as a psychological refuge and childhood obsession for Cathy as a young girl, fixating on the idea of drinking a potion to shrink so that no one can see her or reach her. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

While national attention has fixated on the fight for control of Congress, governorships will be important heading into a wide open presidential election in 2028. — Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026