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adjective

Definition of fixated

as in obsessed

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verb

past tense of fixate

as in stared

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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Democrats have tried to turn the ballroom into a campaign issue in the 2026 midterm elections, arguing Trump is fixated on a vanity project while Americans struggle with high prices. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Madrid, Spain Fifteen Americans and five Australians squeeze into a Madrid living room, eyes fixated on the television showing a soccer match 5,000 miles away. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Verb

Hanson told a probation agent during the presentence investigation that he had been fixated on decapitation and was not sure why, but perhaps because of his work at the funeral home, the judge said. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026 The common narrative is fixated upon 1776, the 13 rebelling Colonies and the bold military actions of Founding Fathers such as George Washington. — Sarah M.s. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixated

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Adjective

Maher concluded his acceptance by noting that he’s never been too obsessed with collecting awards hardware.

— Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026
Beyond its cult favorite status elsewhere, our shopping team remains collectively obsessed.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026

Definition of obsessed

Verb

Malik Tillman stared at the ball for a free kick just outside the box, to the left of the goal.

— Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Roberto Baggio stared at the ground next to the 12-yard penalty spot in California after sending Italy’s final attempt over the crossbar in the 1994 World Cup final against Brazil — the first time a men’s tournament had been decided on penalties.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 28 June 2026

Definition of stared

Adjective

Abdul-Mateen’s performance is perpetually glum, but insufficiently monomaniacal, lowering the stakes throughout.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Paul Atreides in Dune, Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme — these are all characters defined by otherworldly gifts, monomaniacal drive, and a cold-blooded disregard for the concerns of others.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026

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Near 18th and Grand on the second double-decker Orange Bus during the mind-boggling Oranje Fanwalk on Thursday, KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer gazed back — and realized there somehow were as many people behind them as before them.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
En route from the airport, his mother gazed out of the window, apparently rapt by these strange surroundings.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 June 2026

Definition of gazed

Adjective

Investigators don’t believe that the driver was intoxicated, but distracted driving has not been ruled out as a potential cause of the accident, according to police.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Although Belgium coach Rudi Garcia and the Belgian federation had expressed dismay at FIFA’s decision to suspend Balogun’s red card ban, Garcia said his team was neither distracted nor motivated by the controversy.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of distracted

Verb

The village of Tinley Park had also eyed acquiring the property from the state, with ideas to redevelop it for commercial uses.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
And officials suggested that the former Robandee Shopping Center, off Bannister Road in South Kansas City, has also been eyed for receivership.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Definition of eyed

Verb

In fact, the idea of splitting atoms for propulsion and power was being seriously considered almost as soon as the first atomic explosions were made public.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
In 2023, California regulators levied more than $100,000 in fines against the private operator of a federal immigration facility, kicking off a three-year battle over whether detainees who do work at the facilities should be considered employees.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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