FIXATES (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

fixates (on or upon)

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present tense third-person singular of fixate (on or upon)

as in obsesses (about or over)

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The stains, her mother remembers, were caused by chocolate syrup from a chocolate fountain, strawberries, tequila, catered Mexican food from their favorite restaurant — all from the wedding reception.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Kalinowski also vividly remembers the first of Reid Williams’ interceptions this season.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

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