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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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But in addition to the usual work and Pulse, Stephany’s team in the same time frame also performed an autopsy of Grimmie, 22, the singer who was shot to death June 10, 2016, by an obsessed fan during a post-concert meet-and-greet.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 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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My wife stared at the broken cup for a while without saying a word.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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In response, Ellerbe’s attacker simply stared at her.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Your monomaniacal focus creates your monopoly.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And the face of Qais al-Khazali, the leader of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, a powerful Shiite militia, gazed down from a monumental billboard.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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The helpful folks at The Old Farmer’s Almanac have gazed into their crystal ball and put together their weather predictions for the Christmas season.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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About one in three nutrias hooked wide left, into the crowd, scattering those audience members who weren’t too distracted or impaired to notice.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Baier, 55, was seen getting a ticket for distracted driving by an MPD officer.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This time around, Sonenshein noted, political heavyweights such as real estate developer Rick Caruso and county Supervisor Lindsey Horvath eyed the contest only to stay out.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Passersby with timing and a certain derring-do have measured their odds and eyed their paths.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 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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The timeout comes and New York's Josh Hart is distraught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
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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Knowing the basics of biomarkers, PSMA and PSMA-PET scans can help caregivers ask informed questions, participate more confidently in treatment discussions and ensure that every appropriate option is being considered.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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