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to look at or think about something constantly; to give all of your attention to something
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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
CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
All eyes became fixated on Fred Warner this week ahead of the 49ers’ trip to play the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round on Saturday.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Much of that speculation has fixated on Taiwan.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Prosecutors said Peters became fixated on voting problems after becoming involved with activists who had questioned the 2020 presidential election results, including Douglas Frank, an Ohio math teacher, and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell.
—CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
All eyes became fixated on Fred Warner this week ahead of the 49ers’ trip to play the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round on Saturday.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Many mass shooters have shown a fascination with or been fixated on other mass shooters and their lives out of a need to feel understood, to have role models and to be part of a community, according to experts in the psychology of school shooters.
—Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Much of that speculation has fixated on Taiwan.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
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This was the same period that comedy took center stage in my own life, leading me to become obsessed with closely examining every new entry to the field.—
Merrill Markoe,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the early 20th century, Western explorers became obsessed with the peak of Mount Everest.—
Christopher Ferguson,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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LeBron James stared stoically at the video board.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Near the launch site, members of the crowd shrieked or stared in disbelief.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As the name suggests, looksmaxxers share a monomaniacal commitment to improving their physical appearance.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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Until the cycle is broken, the monomaniacal goal of Bills Mafia will be to outlast the Chiefs in the postseason.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Accentuating her features with her signature brown smoky eyeshadow, matte mauve lipstick, and a pink flush on her cheekbones, Kylie puffed on a cigarette and gazed into the camera’s lens as the shot faded to black.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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In another shot, Victoria gazed lovingly at David while the pair were also photographed with Romeo and Cruz, and their respective girlfriends, Kim Turnbull and Jackie Apostel.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An out of shape owl emerged, followed by jealous girlfriend owl and the ADHD-riddled owl, who is far too distracted to hoot.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The annual report focused on seat belt usage, impaired driving, driving distracted, speeding, motorcycle driving and young drivers.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Back in October, ESPN reported Antetokounmpo had eyed the Knicks as a possible destination, and that the Knicks and Bucks discussed what a trade might look like.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Reports of a second building in Durant While not mentioned by The Washington Post, a second ICE detention center is reportedly being eyed for Durant, in the Choctaw Nation.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Harrowing footage circulating online shows his distraught father desperately searching among piles of bodies covered with black body bags, crying out for his missing son.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Indiana won its first-ever national championship, and UM went home distraught.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sette is considered an expert on human T cells, the immune cells that adapt to recognize and fight infections from viruses, bacteria, parasites and other pathogens.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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It is widely considered one of the best games in the series.—
George Yang,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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