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
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Trump has been fixated on international trade for decades, long before entering politics.
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Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Trump has been fixated on international trade for decades, long before entering politics.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Rocha fixated on how beginning a career in the fashion industry is not a small task.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
But most tech CEOs are fixated on two things: future growth and AI.
—Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Trump has been fixated on international trade for decades, long before entering politics.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Rocha fixated on how beginning a career in the fashion industry is not a small task.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
But most tech CEOs are fixated on two things: future growth and AI.
—Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixate
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Rather than looking down at the ground directly in front of you, or letting your head arch back, gaze straight ahead, physical therapist, run coach and running gait analyst Lisa Mitro, DPT tells SELF.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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In celebration of its big birthday, gaze at five recent images taken by the famed telescope.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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The image, which is one of a set of lowrider photographs acquired by the Smithsonian, is dominated by the driver of the car, who rests her elbow on the edge of the open window and stares straight at us with a confidence that is at once challenging and completely relaxed.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Browns are staring at a training camp competition between 40-year-old Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, who flamed out as the Steelers’ starter in just two seasons.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But companies have long eyed the ocean floor as a potential source of metals like nickel, cobalt, manganese and copper, which are used in batteries for electric vehicles and other technologies.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Promoters had eyed the Sacramento market for about a decade.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Everton’s new owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), has been impressed with performances since its takeover in December and getting a new deal for Sorensen over the line was considered part of the next step in the women’s team’s new era under its ownership.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to the air quality index, anything over 100 for pollutants and fine particulates in the air is considered unhealthy, especially for people who are sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants, including children and adults with pre-existing respiratory problems.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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About 75 residents were present spread out among the historic church’s wooden pews to watch the event.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Dever is of course an amazing actress (go watch Unbelievable, Dopesick and most recent, Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix) so that took priority over Abby’s size.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then, after the arranging was complete, came that fleeting and glorious moment: The crowd gawked and took photos of the 1,387 cakes, both sweet and savory, in their pristine, unsliced form.—
Simon J. Levien,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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About 20 minutes later, however, the whirring device crept back to gawk some more at her personal space.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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But, the best thing is always to be away from city lights in order to observe the fainter meteor streaks.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The holiday was originally observed on April 19, the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, but was moved to the third Monday of April in 1969.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The warning was issued Thursday at 4:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:22 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Receiving regular playing time is a factor regarding whether Acuña sticks in the majors.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Fixate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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