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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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Directed by Ben Stiller and produced by Judd Apatow, The Cable Guy featured Jim Carrey as an eccentric cable man who becomes fixated on one of his customers (Matthew Broderick).
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
In a culture fixated by fame, namelessness evidently held an even higher currency.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
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Adjective
The deals come at a time when investors are increasingly fixated on AI, both as a stock market catalyst and risk.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Directed by Ben Stiller and produced by Judd Apatow, The Cable Guy featured Jim Carrey as an eccentric cable man who becomes fixated on one of his customers (Matthew Broderick).
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Verb
His older brother was a fan of their newer work, but Sandoval quickly fixated on the band’s 1960s catalog, especially their 1968 masterpiece The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
In a culture fixated by fame, namelessness evidently held an even higher currency.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
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On Friday night, an obsessed fan shot and killed pop singer Christina Grimmie in Orlando’s landmark Plaza theater.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Her dad became obsessed with a jumbo-sized Adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 Trionda Pro Official Match Soccer Ball displayed at a Dick’s.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Pino stared down Adams after cross-examination — and Adams stared back at him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Dick gave a whinny and stared at the water.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Abdul-Mateen’s performance is perpetually glum, but insufficiently monomaniacal, lowering the stakes throughout.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Parts of what was once open fine alpine grassland, which Tibetans call pangtang where herders moved freely and gazed across the boundless horizon, are now covered by dense rows of solar panels.—
Sanggay Tashi,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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In a few photos, the pair gazed into each other's eyes with warm, affectionate expressions.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Kiefer, a former GM executive, left his job and has been working to help change laws about distracted driving in states including Michigan.—
Carol Cain,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The top factors for teen crashes in 2025 were distracted driving, speeding, lane violations and following other vehicles too close, according to the Colorado State Patrol.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Nick Folk took his stance, eyed his kick and attacked.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Bradley Cooper is being eyed for the lead role, though the real life inspiration for the film has yet to be identified.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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In a heartbreaking scene outside the residence, as captured on video by ABC 7, family members are seen wailing and distraught, surrounded by police cars and neighbors.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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With the departure of Mohan, fans are understandably distraught at the prospect of having to say goodbye to their fan-favorite Zoomer, too.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Tatum is now healthy, and the Celtics — the 2024 NBA champions — are considered one of the favorites to trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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