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?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fixate
Since then, Kennedy’s been privately fixated on presenting an alternative story without evidence about the death of his uncle, the former president.
—
Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Wednesday's hearing fixated on Vallow Daybell's mental competency to stand trial.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
One of the hardest lessons for students to grasp is that good lawyers don’t succeed by fixating on what the opposing side is wrong about.
—Tracy Hresko Pearl, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
Embracing a worldview of a great-power competition, the Trump and Biden administrations and much of the U.S. foreign policy establishment are fixated on reducing China’s presence and influence around the world.
—Nancy Okail, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fixate 
Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Wednesday's hearing fixated on Vallow Daybell's mental competency to stand trial.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
One of the hardest lessons for students to grasp is that good lawyers don’t succeed by fixating on what the opposing side is wrong about.
—Tracy Hresko Pearl, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
Embracing a worldview of a great-power competition, the Trump and Biden administrations and much of the U.S. foreign policy establishment are fixated on reducing China’s presence and influence around the world.
—Nancy Okail, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fixate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixate
Verb
-
An idyllic and serene portrait of King seems to gaze back at you.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
-
Explore the royal apartments and gaze out over the Queen’s Hamlet—home to a windmill, barn, fishery, garm, and guardhouse.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
No one gave him a talk on how to react when people stare at him walking through an airport or dropping his head to get through a doorway.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
-
Doug Brown, director of stewardship at the Berkshire Natural Resources Council, a nonprofit that maintains nearly 14,000 acres of wild land and over 60 miles of trails in this western Massachusetts county, stares into the distant haze, shielding his eyes from the sun.Sophie Ungerleider, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The Harry Potter series is likely to not even begin filming until 2026, eyeing a 2027 release date.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
-
Some seemed camera shy, eyeing the person filming to get out of their space, while others sniffed the camera out of curiosity.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Please consider a subscription to get unlimited digital access.Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
-
This holiday season, consider switching your phone plan to one of the top-tier offers available at Visible by Verizon.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
If that name doesn’t ring a bell, pause and go watch this legendary adventure movie.Jason Saltzman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
-
How to watch 'Yellowstone' Season 5, Part 2 New episodes will air Sunday nights at 8 p.m.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Clingan’s face lit up, and teammates couldn’t help but gawk over the rings.Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2024
-
The Washington Post, New Yorker and New York Times all searched for answers, gawking at the hundreds of millions Trump spent on golf properties without uncovering the source of the funds.Dan Alexander, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
The researchers examined body mass index (BMI) figures that were observed from people’s health records.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
-
And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God bless Us, Every One!Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Kristin talks with peers, peers’ parents, and every staff member, explaining how the dog is trained, how to behave around it, and soothing any worries regarding potential aggressive actions.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
-
Authorities have not yet disclosed further details regarding the notebook's contents.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near fixate
Cite this Entry
“Fixate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share