as in obsessed
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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
Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The protagonist is an ornery, unemployed academic (Lee Sung-jae) who becomes fixated on a barking dog in his apartment complex, and goes to extreme lengths to silence it.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Anti-fans, as pop-culture scholars have termed them, are similar to hate-watchers: consumers who become fixated on what frustrates them.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2025
And further, that the mainstream obsession with the genre has made our legal system more reactionary and more fixated on punishment?
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But when Tanya dangles the promise of funding her wellness business, Belinda becomes fixated on the opportunity.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The protagonist is an ornery, unemployed academic (Lee Sung-jae) who becomes fixated on a barking dog in his apartment complex, and goes to extreme lengths to silence it.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Anti-fans, as pop-culture scholars have termed them, are similar to hate-watchers: consumers who become fixated on what frustrates them.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2025
And further, that the mainstream obsession with the genre has made our legal system more reactionary and more fixated on punishment?
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
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The doc follows an aging shepherd who struggles to find a successor as bears prey on his flock, and a teenage boy who becomes obsessed with tracking the bears.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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The screenwriter became obsessed with tennis during the 2018 rivalry between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, but what fascinated him was imagining what might be going on in the players’ minds.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Just discerning what worries are irrational and unproductive can be a great start in reducing them.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The only thing falling quicker than Washington’s patience with the White House is the U.S. economy, which has been rocked by fears of a trade war fueled by escalating and irrational tariffs.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What is considered a good payout rate?—
Christopher Gerlacher,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Patriots are also expected to interview ex-Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who is considered a leading candidate for the job.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Before the signing, another member of the Red Cross member briefly peered into one of the white vehicles.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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At times, Lam peered around the corner of the open door before jumping back inside, seemingly hiding in the corner.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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They are often regarded as the most challenging software to select, implement and optimize.—
Cory McNeley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The researchers observed that applying light to a single point on the cell, if the enzyme concentration was high enough, could trigger sweeping, whole-cell contractions.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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In fact, previously, such extreme jets had only ever been observed in spiral galaxies.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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