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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
With star center Joel Embiid more fixated than ever on staying healthy throughout the 82-game regular season, the Sixers' signing of Andre Drummond could go down as one of the sneakiest impactful moves of the offseason. Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 In the process, the Fed became fixated on achieving maximum employment. Nick Sargen, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Some may espouse libertarian-ish economics, but most are far more fixated on culture; still others have a hard-to-classify medley of views. Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024 Three GMs later, the Bears remain fixated on the position, hopeful Caleb Williams is the solution to an issue that predated Angelo by decades. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fixated 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
  • Beauty lovers can’t get enough of all the gorgeous shades (including one worn by Angelina Jolie in the ’90s), and they’re equally obsessed with all of the scandalous photos we’ve been graced with.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Why is Trump so obsessed with California water policy, especially an endangered fish called the delta smelt?
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Instead, try to ground yourself in the present and challenge irrational fears with evidence and logic.
    Amy Blankson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The historical 'attitude' (arrogance) in his acting has fueled MAGA, and his endorsements of Trump are undeniably overbearing and irrational.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • His death from food poisoning in September wasn’t investigated because it was considered natural, O Globo previously stated.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There’s no hiding within the dizzying gleam of those attention-seeking discs, a useful tool in a room that decides who and what is considered worthy of praise.
    Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Researchers peered at the insects under a microscope and also collected DNA.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy king's death has captivated historians and amateurs alike.
    Harriet Marsden, theweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • They are often regarded as the most challenging software to select, implement and optimize.
    Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Beach House is regarded as one of the most popular dream-pop bands.
    Jackson Hawkins, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The organizations have observed a remarkable ability among participants to maintain relationships despite external pressures.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Nick was driving over 120 miles per hour in Beverly Hills, Florida, in Citrus County when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed the man weaving in-and-out of traffic.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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