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
Stocks racked up heavy losses for a second day on Tuesday in a volatile session that had investors fixated on President Trump's ever-evolving trade war with Canada and the direction of the U.S. economy.
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
In emergency situations, people often fixate on the first responders’ arrival time, unaware of the critical steps that make this process quick and effective.
—Julie Song, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
But Messi’s presence overshadows them all, and right now, Campbell and the bartender are fixated on whether Messi will even play.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
In part, this is because DOGE is ideologically driven, fixated more on grievances than on actual productive goals, and is carelessly destroying government capacity without preserving what is necessary.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2025
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
In emergency situations, people often fixate on the first responders’ arrival time, unaware of the critical steps that make this process quick and effective.
—Julie Song, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
But Messi’s presence overshadows them all, and right now, Campbell and the bartender are fixated on whether Messi will even play.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
In part, this is because DOGE is ideologically driven, fixated more on grievances than on actual productive goals, and is carelessly destroying government capacity without preserving what is necessary.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixate
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Check out Wimberley Valley Winery and saddle up to the cherry-red vintage double-decker bus that now serves as a bar, or head to Limestone Terrace Vineyard to gaze out upon the vines from the hilltop deck.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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The first photo features a black-and-white snap of them holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Tickets to the Nampa show become available to the general public staring at 10 a.m. Friday for $39.50 to $79.50 through fordidahocenter.com.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2025
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Rather than stare into your closet (or suitcase) to piece together an elevated outfit, the work is done for you.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2025
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Democrats are also eyeing an opportunity to advance with a win in the Great Lakes state.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Guadarrama eyed her up and down, took some measurements, made a few quick alterations, and then began to pepper her with questions about her bra.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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This result is far from a disaster though, as key Flamengo players had just returned from a busy international break, and visitors Inter are also considered title contenders.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Rectangles of prospective dimensions are considered.—
Sarah K. Rich,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Grab a spot on the front porch and watch boats float by on the river.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Which is really too bad because bitter is a lot more fun to watch on TV.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Some may gawk at the duchess for televising her lifestyle at a California estate, accusing her of being out of touch with the times.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Nearly 100 reporters still showed up to gawk at their greatness.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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The company observed more than 1,200 companies across 23 countries to determine the impact of gender and ethnic diversity on financial outcomes.—
Josh Millet,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The other players must follow clues and observe odd behavior throughout the game to sniff out the millionaire among them.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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And the commenters and past visitors of the Silos are expressing nothing short of excitement regarding the launch of the handy bar.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Presidents are required to follow the direction of Congress regarding the powers of the purse.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Fixate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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