as in obsessed
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as in stared
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
Colin Jones, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
When their initial attack proves to be so messy (a constantly shaking camera keeps both the audience and the baddies unclear of what’s really happening) that Danielle and some other heavy hitters can sneak away, their aims become fixated on her.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
However, most brands remain fixated on the past, leaning heavily on product-centric innovation.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
At that point, Meynard was not too fixated on the box office.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In the past several years, the Department of Defense has become fixated on how the United States might fight a major war against an enemy that rivals the American military in force and technology.
—Colin Jones, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
When their initial attack proves to be so messy (a constantly shaking camera keeps both the audience and the baddies unclear of what’s really happening) that Danielle and some other heavy hitters can sneak away, their aims become fixated on her.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
However, most brands remain fixated on the past, leaning heavily on product-centric innovation.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
At that point, Meynard was not too fixated on the box office.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
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TikTok viewers instantly became obsessed with a Ring doorbell camera perfectly capturing a delivery driver's reaction after spotting dogs sitting at the front door.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The Phineas and Ferb star previously revealed that her older daughter has become obsessed with her High School Musical character in a TikTok shared earlier this month.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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It's forged in the quiet, difficult moments when doing the right thing seems irrational.—
Victoria Vitchenco,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Rejecting his challenge in February 2024, Britain’s High Court said the decision to change Harry’s security status was neither irrational nor procedurally unfair.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
2 May 2025
Verb
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What is considered a good payout rate?—
Christopher Gerlacher,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Patriots are also expected to interview ex-Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who is considered a leading candidate for the job.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Before the signing, another member of the Red Cross member briefly peered into one of the white vehicles.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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At times, Lam peered around the corner of the open door before jumping back inside, seemingly hiding in the corner.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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They are often regarded as the most challenging software to select, implement and optimize.—
Cory McNeley,
Forbes,
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 researchers observed that applying light to a single point on the cell, if the enzyme concentration was high enough, could trigger sweeping, whole-cell contractions.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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In fact, previously, such extreme jets had only ever been observed in spiral galaxies.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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