FIXATES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

fixates

verb

present tense third-person singular of fixate

as in gazes

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 fixates Fascinatingly, the journey of the eager-to-please author often paralleled that of the novel’s protagonist, who fixates relentlessly on how others perceive her. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 Humphreys’ broader argument is the debate fixates on the toll itself while ignoring costs and benefits absent from any E-ZPass statement—air pollution, noise, street wear. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Today's stock-market market conversation is dominated by structural dynamics, index machinations and mechanical flows the way World Cup chatter fixates on officiating decisions and bracket construction. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026 At Harvard, Jesse Eisenberg’s Mark Zuckerberg fixates on the exclusive final clubs that won’t quite accept him. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 But what one fixates on here is how the two men flanking the woman stand protectively close to her. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 May 2026 Their history adds a third layer to the depth of Lux; Hemlocke Springs similarly fixates on religious motifs on The Apple Tree Under the Sea. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026 The national debate on healthcare costs often fixates on single solutions. — Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 Like Rear Window, Dial M for Murder fixates on the intersections between romance, paranoia, and curiosity. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixates

Verb

Yet Etna gazes sensitively upon the vulnerable American soldiers who command him.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
The Child has placed his foot on the basket of yarns and has grasped the yarnwinder and gazes attentively at the four spokes that are in the form of a cross.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of gazes

Verb

Unlike traditional video games where the player stares at a screen, VR seeks to place the player inside the game and fully immerse them in this new world.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
While Jon Moxley stares Ospreay down, Daniel Garcia speaks up and gets hit by Ospreay.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of stares

Verb

And while Kyiv considers Plans B and C, the clock is ticking for Ukraine’s cities as Russia continues to build its missile campaign.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Vogue’s Carolina Gonzalez inherited this favorite from her mom, while colleague Molly Barstein considers this fragrance her go-to during the colder months.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of considers

Verb

When a fan sees an idol’s skin, watches a routine, studies a product list, compares ingredients and sees creators repeat the same steps, the product is no longer an isolated SKU.

— Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Sentry, the company’s first hardware product, is a surveillance tower that watches borders and other secure areas.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of watches

Verb

There’s an incredibly welcoming feel, and no staffer blinks an eye at accommodating a baby or rowdy teens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Sugar leaves his hotel room to meet the bright new day just as his space-communication box blinks with the promise of a new message.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026