as in obsessed
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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
Megan Collins, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Key members of India’s foreign policy elite remain fixated on the United States’ relationship with Pakistan during the Cold War and fear its renewal.
—Sumit Ganguly, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023
Iran has been weakened by Western sanctions, and its leaders remain fixated on internal threats.
—Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2016
With star center Joel Embiid more fixated than ever on staying healthy throughout the 82-game regular season, the Sixers' signing of Andre Drummond could go down as one of the sneakiest impactful moves of the offseason.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Cross My Heart, out Jan. 14, follows Rosie, a heart transplant recipient, who becomes fixated on her donor’s husband.
—Megan Collins, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Key members of India’s foreign policy elite remain fixated on the United States’ relationship with Pakistan during the Cold War and fear its renewal.
—Sumit Ganguly, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023
Iran has been weakened by Western sanctions, and its leaders remain fixated on internal threats.
—Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2016
With star center Joel Embiid more fixated than ever on staying healthy throughout the 82-game regular season, the Sixers' signing of Andre Drummond could go down as one of the sneakiest impactful moves of the offseason.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
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More an assembly of eerily seductive images and wordlessly tense interactions than a straight narrative, the film follows an orphaned girl who stumbles upon a film set and becomes obsessed with its cruel and beautiful star.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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But also the Museum of Decorative Arts here in Paris, I was really obsessed with this.—
Miles Socha for WWD,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The ban is an irrational and prejudicial attack on service members who have risked their lives to serve their country.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The emotional, messy, unquantifiable part of us — that’s not a dumber or more irrational part.—
Sigal Samuel,
Vox,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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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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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
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 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 4 Mar. 2025.
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