as in staring
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 fixating
This is mostly done not through organic interactions, but through Ruby’s therapist (Elizabeth Bowen) explaining her problems — from abandonment issues to fixating on a kind of love that only exists in popular culture — to her face.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Instead of fixating on the peaks (the unforgettable highs) or the end (the breakup or final moments), try to focus on the entire relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Fans humorously fixating on Grande grabbing onto Erivo's finger and tapping it during the emotional exchange.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Instead of fixating on failures, use them to learn, refine your strategy and seek feedback.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
But the key is to stop fixating on what the market will do.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2024
Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Instead of fixating on the peaks (the unforgettable highs) or the end (the breakup or final moments), try to focus on the entire relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Fans humorously fixating on Grande grabbing onto Erivo's finger and tapping it during the emotional exchange.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Instead of fixating on failures, use them to learn, refine your strategy and seek feedback.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
But the key is to stop fixating on what the market will do.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixating
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In this installment of Group Chat, your correspondents are peering into the future at the trends allegedly on the horizon.Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 27 Dec. 2024
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The subject, a rescue rat named Buttons, showcases his inquisitive nature peering from a flower pot.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Is general manager Brian Cashman eyeing third baseman Alex Bregman as his final big splash of the winter?Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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After a year spent juggling collegiate and elite competition, Leanne returns to Gainesville, FL for her senior year – and eyeing an NCAA team title.Caroline Price, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The continent offers travelers a wealth of extraordinary activities, from taking in towering icebergs to kayaking glacial waters to observing unique wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals.Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
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The research team further tests this synchrony by introducing variables such as distractions, from smartphones to conversations with others, and observing the changes in brainwave patterns.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Fixating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixating. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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