as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage
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Recent Examples of rivet
Democrats are riveted by the prospect of a Bronin vs. Larson bout for the next 13 months.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
YouTube and Netflix together account for 20% of TV viewing – news that would seemingly rivet advertiser attention.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 17 July 2025
The gruesome case has riveted the public and has already been featured in multiple true crime documentaries.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
In Canada, the country is riveted to this Stanley Cup Final.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
YouTube and Netflix together account for 20% of TV viewing – news that would seemingly rivet advertiser attention.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 17 July 2025
The gruesome case has riveted the public and has already been featured in multiple true crime documentaries.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
In Canada, the country is riveted to this Stanley Cup Final.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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For executives focused on measurable returns and competitive positioning, prosocial AI transcends ethical considerations to become a business imperative.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aura’s platform tracks behavioral patterns such as sleep and focus, flags mental health risks including self-harm or suicidal ideation, and gives parents visibility into kids’ social media, gaming, and AI chat activity.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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On taking the job last year, Enzo Maresca knew that his say in transfers at Stamford Bridge would be limited and that his main task was to concentrate on coaching the team.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Although many began paying, a substantial portion did not, with 25% of student loan holders and over 50% of the total student loan debt concentrated within the 24-38 age group.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Rivet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivet. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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