as in to gaze
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 fixate
Criminals tend to fixate on people who appear unfamiliar with their surroundings, dress in obviously foreign clothing, or otherwise draw attention to themselves.
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
The potential negative impact of fixating on body composition is considerable.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
For the second consecutive week, the world of golf fixated on a sudden-death playoff between two players starved for a victory.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
The narrative surrounding artificial intelligence often fixates on its capacity to amplify efficiency and effectiveness.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
The potential negative impact of fixating on body composition is considerable.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
For the second consecutive week, the world of golf fixated on a sudden-death playoff between two players starved for a victory.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
The narrative surrounding artificial intelligence often fixates on its capacity to amplify efficiency and effectiveness.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixate
Verb
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Nuggets and Clippers players gazed up at the jumbotron together and tried to litigate the nanoseconds.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2025
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During his four-year interregnum at Mar-a-Lago, Trump gazed down the fairways and concluded that Joe Biden was too diminished to win again.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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The goal was to execute highly choreographed, ultra-precise movements, all while staring directly at the audience.—
Andrew Lampert,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Whereas other toddlers might listen for a spell and then peel away to do something more interesting, like chase a passing dog or stare at an iPad, Julian could focus for an hour straight, totally mesmerized.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, others supported programs eyed for cuts.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Rumors circulated late last year about Austin Butler being eyed to play Patrick Bateman.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
Verb
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These myths persist because the industry is still evolving, and many brands are learning to measure beyond what experts now consider to be superficial metrics, like likes or follows.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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The unpredictability that is causing volatile swings across all major markets has wine collectors considering their sourcing methods.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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The pontiff fell silent and watched as the crowd, now covered by a massive plastic cocoon in the downpour, joined the choir in spontaneous choruses of Alleluia.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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But who could argue with that rotation policy watching Spurs play like this?—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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After a few decades of gawking at the problem, Washington, under the Biden administration, rallied 139 countries to do something.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Early in the hour, Lochlan is again gawking at a nude Saxon.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As Kiew has observed, there has also been a shift in hiring priorities.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In 1908, the first formal Mother’s Day celebrations were observed on the second Sunday in May—the anniversary of Jarvis’ mothers death—in Grafton, West Virginia and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 May 2025
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But a pope from the nation was regarded as unthinkable given America’s power on the world stage.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The market has likely overreacted to the company’s challenges, specifically regarding the uncertainty around animal testing.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 May 2025
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“Fixate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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