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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
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Naomi becomes fixated on his new girlfriend, uncovering secrets that lead her down a dangerous path.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Many mass shooters have shown a fascination with or been fixated on other mass shooters and their lives out of a need to feel understood, to have role models and to be part of a community, according to experts in the psychology of school shooters.
—Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
And in 2003, he was fixated on Kleiner Perkins.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Naomi becomes fixated on his new girlfriend, uncovering secrets that lead her down a dangerous path.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Stoic philosophers, fixated on the impassive, idealized masculine, wrote often of death, attempting to acknowledge its inevitability while staring untroubled into its abyss.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Many mass shooters have shown a fascination with or been fixated on other mass shooters and their lives out of a need to feel understood, to have role models and to be part of a community, according to experts in the psychology of school shooters.
—Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
Adjective
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And in a show where everybody’s so obsessed with their work life and trying to define themselves by their work life, Kwabena isn’t trying to do that.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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And who better to perform it than holiday and cover song royalty, Kelly Clarkson, who was so obsessed with the song that Cher brought her on to do the remix with her.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The two men, in their respective corners, stared each other down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both stared in my direction, looking surprised at the chance for free food out here.—
David Zeug,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This monomaniacal and thoroughly individualized focus turned mindfulness into yet another personalized optimization ritual.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the name suggests, looksmaxxers share a monomaniacal commitment to improving their physical appearance.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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As organizers headed back to their vehicles Friday, Pepe de la Torre, 64, ate a red apple and gazed at the crowd.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Accentuating her features with her signature brown smoky eyeshadow, matte mauve lipstick, and a pink flush on her cheekbones, Kylie puffed on a cigarette and gazed into the camera’s lens as the shot faded to black.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As Chelsea’s staff and substitutes spilled onto the pitch to shake hands and celebrate their 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Cole Palmer seemed distracted — turning around, clearly looking for something.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Making compost tea is not a good option for the chronically distracted gardener.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Reigning champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman, also known as MJF, looked shocked as the chant began, staring into the camera wide eyed before scanning the crowd.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sources close to the production say an eventual Broadway landing is being eyed.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Three days later, her distraught children pleaded for the 84-year-old’s safe return, confirming that law enforcement believe Nancy was abducted against her will and could be alive.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2026
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But the show’s standout is Sophia Lillis, whose distraught, morally inflamed Riley is the play’s most original figure.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting is widely considered a front-runner to become the next prime minister.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Every possible explanation that isn’t ruled out or contradicted by the already-existing data should be considered, and each hypothesis should be tested and examined as rigorously as possible.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Fixated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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