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
Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
There is no league more fixated on data, analytics and algorithms than the NBA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis By The New York Times
Stocks fell on Wednesday morning, as Wall Street remained fixated on the effects of Mr. Trump’s trade policies.
—Ben Casselman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
In the past several years, the Department of Defense has become fixated on how the United States might fight a major war against an enemy that rivals the American military in force and technology.
—Colin Jones, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Shot through the back (Final Destination 5) Peter becomes fixated on the idea that taking another life will get Death to leave him alone.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
There is no league more fixated on data, analytics and algorithms than the NBA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis By The New York Times
Stocks fell on Wednesday morning, as Wall Street remained fixated on the effects of Mr. Trump’s trade policies.
—Ben Casselman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
In the past several years, the Department of Defense has become fixated on how the United States might fight a major war against an enemy that rivals the American military in force and technology.
—Colin Jones, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
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Football has become obsessed with globalisation, but the sport — as opposed to the business — is still fuelled by what happens at a local level.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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Studios is out with Alicia Silverstone in erotic thriller Pretty Thing as a successful executive in a torrid affair with a younger man (Karl Glusman) who becomes obsessed with her.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
Verb
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What is considered a good payout rate?—
Christopher Gerlacher,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Patriots are also expected to interview ex-Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who is considered a leading candidate for the job.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Guevara had warrants issued for his arrest in connection with charges of distracted driving, failing to obey a traffic control device and reckless driving, which were secured by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office on June 20.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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For employers, this means a labor force comprised of people who are anxious, distracted, or simply not there, said Stacy Greiner, CEO of on-demand pay platform DailyPay.—
Susan Caminiti,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Before the signing, another member of the Red Cross member briefly peered into one of the white vehicles.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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At times, Lam peered around the corner of the open door before jumping back inside, seemingly hiding in the corner.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When a chance encounter with a distraught stranger on a train goes horribly wrong, Jack Reacher (Ritchson) is drawn into a complex and deadly game that pits him against ruthless foes from the highest echelons of power.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Chuck was distraught, ranting on the Council floor about how unfair his premature ouster was.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
Verb
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They are often regarded as the most challenging software to select, implement and optimize.—
Cory McNeley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The researchers observed that applying light to a single point on the cell, if the enzyme concentration was high enough, could trigger sweeping, whole-cell contractions.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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In fact, previously, such extreme jets had only ever been observed in spiral galaxies.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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