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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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Recent Examples of fixated

Adjective

Raphael Wicky is sitting in his childhood home in Switzerland, then maybe 8 years old, his eyes fixated on something on TV that would capture his attention for the next four decades. — Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 As participants watched footage from various journeys, researchers tracked where their gaze fixated and for how long. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

Verb

In a conclave already fixated with security and privacy, the mansions will offer even more. — Alexandra Phelps updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 For weeks, the media has been fixated on whether a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, which killed three people, could lead to the next pandemic. — Leana S. Wen, Washington Post, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixated

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Adjective

In the film, Scott’s Tom Kennedy long ago cut ties with his father Pete Willis (De Niro), mostly because the former cop was way too obsessed with his work.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
Maher concluded his acceptance by noting that he’s never been too obsessed with collecting awards hardware.

— Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026

Definition of obsessed

Verb

From an underwater viewing area, Chinita Head, 52, stared past the glass alongside her 6-year-old nephew, Christian Walker.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Dozens of members of Patriot Front stood in front of him and stared at the polycarbonate gates of the Metro system.

— Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of stared

Adjective

When Ahab first speaks to the crew about Moby Dick, his diabolical charisma soon infects the men who, apart from Starbuck, enthusiastically join him in his monomaniacal crusade.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Abdul-Mateen’s performance is perpetually glum, but insufficiently monomaniacal, lowering the stakes throughout.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of monomaniacal

Verb

Terrion Arnold walked across the draft stage in Detroit in April 2024, gazed out at a then-record crowd after being selected by the host city’s franchise and delivered a message to Lions fans tuning in to see their newest addition.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 June 2026
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

Definition of gazed

Adjective

Trump has pioneered a style of communication that exploits our distracted, disputatious age.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
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

Definition of distracted

Verb

In general, the women’s market is eyed for growth, especially as the demographic shows higher intent to increase spending.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
The Cathedral High property has been eyed for a hotel for years — although plans previously called for far more rooms.

— Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

Definition of eyed

Adjective

Claudia Morton, who lives near Durán Guerrero and his family and often waved to him, was distraught over the shooting.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026
On December 2, 1717, a distraught George Augustus and Caroline packed up their household and said goodbye to their children.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026

Definition of distraught

Verb

Students should create profiles with headhunting firms to be considered for opportunities in both design and corporate verticals.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Tarrant County’s health inspections function on a 100-point scale, where a score of 100 is considered perfect and a score of 70 is considered extremely poor.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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