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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
Nick Sargen, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Some may espouse libertarian-ish economics, but most are far more fixated on culture; still others have a hard-to-classify medley of views.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
Three GMs later, the Bears remain fixated on the position, hopeful Caleb Williams is the solution to an issue that predated Angelo by decades.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024
Based on the 2019 novel by Laura Lippman, Lady in the Lake follows Maddie, a Baltimore housewife-turned-journalist who becomes fixated on the mystery of two seperate killings: 11-year-old Jewish girl Tessie Fine (Bianca Belle) and hardworking Black activist and mother Cleo Sherwood (Moses Ingram).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 July 2024
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Adjective
In the process, the Fed became fixated on achieving maximum employment.
—Nick Sargen, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Some may espouse libertarian-ish economics, but most are far more fixated on culture; still others have a hard-to-classify medley of views.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
Three GMs later, the Bears remain fixated on the position, hopeful Caleb Williams is the solution to an issue that predated Angelo by decades.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024
Based on the 2019 novel by Laura Lippman, Lady in the Lake follows Maddie, a Baltimore housewife-turned-journalist who becomes fixated on the mystery of two seperate killings: 11-year-old Jewish girl Tessie Fine (Bianca Belle) and hardworking Black activist and mother Cleo Sherwood (Moses Ingram).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
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Some in the Mar-a-Lago orbit were obsessed with details, but, as one outside adviser put it, were more obsessed about booking a lunch or dinner, hoping to bump into the president-elect to lobby for jobs.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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And these years in Philadelphia proved troubled ones: As the city’s industrial life was hollowed out, Lynch became obsessed with its factory smokestacks and pervasive smog.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There were some generational differences in regard to the reasons driving irrational purchases.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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The author suggests that large crowds can be made irrational, often due to charismatic leadership, and shows how most people choose to go with the grain. Group decisions can also reduce a sense of personal accountability as people find solidarity in what the masses want.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His death from food poisoning in September wasn’t investigated because it was considered natural, O Globo previously stated.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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There’s no hiding within the dizzying gleam of those attention-seeking discs, a useful tool in a room that decides who and what is considered worthy of praise.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Researchers peered at the insects under a microscope and also collected DNA.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
5 Dec. 2024
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Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy king's death has captivated historians and amateurs alike.—
Harriet Marsden,
theweek,
28 Nov. 2024
Verb
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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
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Beach House is regarded as one of the most popular dream-pop bands.—
Jackson Hawkins,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The organizations have observed a remarkable ability among participants to maintain relationships despite external pressures.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nick was driving over 120 miles per hour in Beverly Hills, Florida, in Citrus County when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed the man weaving in-and-out of traffic.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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