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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
Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth was fixated on how this breakdown of myelin leads to autoimmunity, where the body's defense system turns against itself.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
David Wade, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
And the case of the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, has been one of the things the collective internet has fixated on for the last month or so.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Authorities found evidence that Heuermann was fixated on the murders and used an online account to regularly look at photos of his victims and their families.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth was fixated on how this breakdown of myelin leads to autoimmunity, where the body's defense system turns against itself.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Lately, Abbie Nakomma, a financial advisor, has been fixated on his own finances.
—David Wade, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
And the case of the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, has been one of the things the collective internet has fixated on for the last month or so.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
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Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle, the obsessed vigilante waging a one-man war on crime.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Six months prior, while Tzagournis was out of town, her daughter and 4-year-old son had become obsessed.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ramzan looked to her, pleading, but Sakeena’s eyes only stared into their reflection on the glass patio door.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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The Nuggets stared into the eyes of a pack of Wolves, and blinked.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 May 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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In failing to meaningfully contend with its context, the show veers dangerously close to repeating the mistakes of notorious exhibitions that flatten non-Western artworks into objects meant to be gazed upon.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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Rubin-Vega gazed toward the under-stairs entrance to her former apartment.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And Chetty noted that those kinds of sites can thrive on social media, where consumers are often distracted and more likely to make a quick purchase.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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After a brief interlude of distracted play, the game got vigorous and testy.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The lot being eyed for development is part of the city’s First Street TIF district.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Vertical construction is expected to begin on the Target in June, Ahlquist said, with opening eyed for May 2027.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Cho's sister Anny, who was too distraught to appear on camera, told CBS News Chicago that her brother worked primarily in finance but worked for Uber on the side.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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When a chance encounter with a distraught stranger on a subway goes horribly wrong, Reacher is drawn into a complex and deadly game that pits him against ruthless foes from the highest echelons of power.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Verb
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There’s also a small but well-kept gym and a nearby pool, rounding out amenities that feel thoughtfully considered to fit the hotel’s smaller footprint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The section is considered one of the most difficult and trickiest to climb.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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