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adjective

Definition of fixatednext
as in obsessed

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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
Raphael Wicky is sitting in his childhood home in Switzerland, then maybe 8 years old, his eyes fixated on something on TV that would capture his attention for the next four decades. — Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 As participants watched footage from various journeys, researchers tracked where their gaze fixated and for how long. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Verb
The wave of record-breaking public offerings for AI megacompanies that has Wall Street fixated this week is also buoying energy startups that see a chance to win back investors’ favor after the disappointing climate tech boom of the early 2020s. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 June 2026 Hanson told a probation agent during the presentence investigation that he had been fixated on decapitation and was not sure why, but perhaps because of his work at the funeral home, the judge said. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
  1. obsessed
  2. stared
  3. monomaniacal
  4. gazed
  5. distracted
  6. eyed
  7. distraught
  8. considered
Adjective
  • In the film, Scott’s Tom Kennedy long ago cut ties with his father Pete Willis (De Niro), mostly because the former cop was way too obsessed with his work.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
  • Maher concluded his acceptance by noting that he’s never been too obsessed with collecting awards hardware.
    — Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026
Definition of obsessed
Verb
  • From an underwater viewing area, Chinita Head, 52, stared past the glass alongside her 6-year-old nephew, Christian Walker.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Dozens of members of Patriot Front stood in front of him and stared at the polycarbonate gates of the Metro system.
    — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of stared
Adjective
  • When Ahab first speaks to the crew about Moby Dick, his diabolical charisma soon infects the men who, apart from Starbuck, enthusiastically join him in his monomaniacal crusade.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • Abdul-Mateen’s performance is perpetually glum, but insufficiently monomaniacal, lowering the stakes throughout.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of monomaniacal
Verb
  • Standing in front of the open coffin where Salgado Araujo’s bronze profile gazed toward the sky, were Ronaldo Salgado, 29, and his brother, Lorenzo Salgado, 27, who were greeting the visitors.
    — Albinson Linares, NBC news, 17 July 2026
  • Terrion Arnold walked across the draft stage in Detroit in April 2024, gazed out at a then-record crowd after being selected by the host city’s franchise and delivered a message to Lions fans tuning in to see their newest addition.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of gazed
Adjective
  • For a moment, the bison becomes distracted and takes its anger out on a small sapling.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
  • Trump has pioneered a style of communication that exploits our distracted, disputatious age.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of distracted
Verb
  • In general, the women’s market is eyed for growth, especially as the demographic shows higher intent to increase spending.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • The Cathedral High property has been eyed for a hotel for years — although plans previously called for far more rooms.
    — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
Definition of eyed
Adjective
  • Claudia Morton, who lives near Durán Guerrero and his family and often waved to him, was distraught over the shooting.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026
  • On December 2, 1717, a distraught George Augustus and Caroline packed up their household and said goodbye to their children.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026
Definition of distraught
Verb
  • The Heat are considered finalists for James, along with the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors and others.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Whether Infantino will be considered for the role remains to be seen.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
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