as in to gaze
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 fixate
Lauren Sánchez is about to walk down the aisle with one of the richest men in the world, and people still seem to be fixated on whether she’s had any plastic surgery done.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
For instance, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency fixates on claims of fraud and waste that fail to materialize while his own corporate interests benefit immensely from government subsidies.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
The stargazing artist’s early catalogue fixated on unspooling the mysteries of the universe.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 27 June 2025
The 14-time medalist urges Gen Z to stop fixating on how others are performing—and start defining success on their own terms.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 June 2025
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
For instance, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency fixates on claims of fraud and waste that fail to materialize while his own corporate interests benefit immensely from government subsidies.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
The stargazing artist’s early catalogue fixated on unspooling the mysteries of the universe.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 27 June 2025
The 14-time medalist urges Gen Z to stop fixating on how others are performing—and start defining success on their own terms.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixate
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Part of the allure of this neighborhood is Humboldt Boulevard — gazing at the old mansions and churches that were once Jewish synagogues.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Climb to the top, gaze around in wonder and the eons will dissolve as you are transported into the past.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The proud dad shared an adorable new photo with their little one on Instagram Wednesday, July 3 On Wednesday, July 2, Irwin's husband, Chandler Powell, 28, shared an adorable Instagram photo of Grace Warrior Irwin Powell staring in amazement at a rainbow.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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On the left, 23-month-old Riot Rose sucks on a pacifier and stares apathetically at his mom before hiding behind the shade canopy of his carseat, seemingly having pulled it over himself to avoid his mom’s camera lens.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 July 2025
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Since then, the founders have been eyeing a big expansion in the United States.—
Simone Melvin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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With the FedEx Cup Playoffs set to begin on August 6th, players are eyeing every opportunity to climb the standings.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The county had considered a flood warning system on the river similar to a tornado warning siren about six or seven years ago, but Kelly said the idea never got off the ground and the cost would have been an issue.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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The children considered missing as of Saturday were attending an all-girls Christian summer camp known as Camp Mystic.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Other players to watch include DeMarvin Leal, a 2022 third-round pick who never carved out a niche as a tweener on the defense front, and Cole Holcomb, who was once a do-everything, three-down inside linebacker before a gruesome knee injury derailed his career in 2023.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Both of the above, said a handful of high-profile newsmakers the Herald asked to watch the show and informally review it.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The Renaissance-era tradesmen are long gone; in their place are people there to gawk at what the Renaissance-era tradesmen bought.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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After his many successes, 62-year-old Issacs should be sitting on a fortune most actors would gawk at.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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What a $1 Million Lifetime Wage Gap Looks Like Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, observed each July, marks how far into the year this demographic must work to match what white men earned the year before.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The plane’s fuel was tested and found to be of satisfactory quality, and no significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path, according to the report.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Commissioners at a committee meeting on July 8 recommended approvals regarding a $1.9 million settlement for the Detroit Public Library and $83,231 for Southgate Veterans Memorial Library.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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While the measure was discussed to some extent on that May date, specifics regarding the measure weren’t known until months later.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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