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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
Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
The case began in February 2025, when Anguiano saw the victim at her workplace and became fixated on her, according to the district attorney’s statement.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Vedam’s supporters believe investigators fixated on him as the lone suspect at the expense of other legitimate leads, arguing that his ethnicity played a role in how authorities homed in on him in the early days of the case and at trial.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
With the rise of incel content and tradwife propaganda on social media networks, America may be more fixated on the picket-fence ideal than ever.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
The case began in February 2025, when Anguiano saw the victim at her workplace and became fixated on her, according to the district attorney’s statement.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
That’s why companies fixated on presence rather than productivity gains that actually enable an AI-first future are at a disadvantage.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Vedam’s supporters believe investigators fixated on him as the lone suspect at the expense of other legitimate leads, arguing that his ethnicity played a role in how authorities homed in on him in the early days of the case and at trial.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
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On the surface, Goldhaber and Mazzei’s latest is a vigilante crime thriller about a content moderator (Barbie Ferreira) who is busy hunting a web-obsessed serial killer (Dacre Montgomery).—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fans became obsessed with the unique dynamic between Rick and Chelsea in season 3 of White Lotus and though their relationship status is arguable, the chemistry between Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins was undeniable.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It'll always be studied, stared at, written about and treasured.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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And yet, the dog—Sydney’s shadow, his stray—stared back at Victor, tail wagging in recognition.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Canty and Lally churn with monomaniacal might, spurring Lewis to play bold, declarative melodies that Piorg answers with force.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the first image, Cole gazed lovingly at the Little Women star, who wrapped her arm around his shoulder.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the train pulled into the precincts of Guilin, Martha and Joost gazed out the window at a series of pointy green hills poking up out of bright-orange soil.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that distracted driving was responsible for 3,275 traffic deaths in 2023.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Spending habits can also help determine a player’s level of maturity, revealing whether they’re disciplined or become distracted.—
Rob Maaddi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pre-production is being eyed for August 2026 with financing underway.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the 1980s, the area was eyed as a potential world headquarters for Apple and, in the 1990s, Cisco drew up a similar proposal.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The singer added that when SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in April 2023, the toddler was distraught.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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One day after the Dodgers won the 1978 NLCS, Gilliam died, leaving Lopes distraught.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To be considered eligible for induction, the artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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She is considered at risk due to medical conditions.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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