as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage
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Recent Examples of rivet
Even with my winter boots and sturdy soles, caution dictates a short stride, a shuffling gait end eyes riveted to the slippery ground.
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Thomas Cangelosi, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
But the game against Arkansas State riveted the Natural State’s two largest fan bases.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
From there, each pan needs to be cleaned up and polished before workers can rivet the handles on.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
The jury was riveted to Jordan, arguably the best basketball player ever and certainly one of the most successful sportsmen-turned-businessmen.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025
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Thomas Cangelosi, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
But the game against Arkansas State riveted the Natural State’s two largest fan bases.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
From there, each pan needs to be cleaned up and polished before workers can rivet the handles on.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
The jury was riveted to Jordan, arguably the best basketball player ever and certainly one of the most successful sportsmen-turned-businessmen.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rivet
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The society envisions public events featuring speakers and workshops that focus on wellness and community for people of all ages.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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This is the online edition of our new free newsletter focused on the biggest players, moments and narratives of every sports season.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Previously, the country’s elimination status was threatened in 2019, amid large outbreaks in New York concentrated in Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn and Rockland County.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Wealth inequality remains a concern in France, with around half of the nation’s wealth concentrated in the hands of its richest 10%.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Rivet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivet. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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