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
Since then, Kennedy’s been privately fixated on presenting an alternative story without evidence about the death of his uncle, the former president.
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Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Wednesday's hearing fixated on Vallow Daybell's mental competency to stand trial.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
One of the hardest lessons for students to grasp is that good lawyers don’t succeed by fixating on what the opposing side is wrong about.
—Tracy Hresko Pearl, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
Embracing a worldview of a great-power competition, the Trump and Biden administrations and much of the U.S. foreign policy establishment are fixated on reducing China’s presence and influence around the world.
—Nancy Okail, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
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Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Wednesday's hearing fixated on Vallow Daybell's mental competency to stand trial.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
One of the hardest lessons for students to grasp is that good lawyers don’t succeed by fixating on what the opposing side is wrong about.
—Tracy Hresko Pearl, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
Embracing a worldview of a great-power competition, the Trump and Biden administrations and much of the U.S. foreign policy establishment are fixated on reducing China’s presence and influence around the world.
—Nancy Okail, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixate
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Rubin, set against a backdrop of celestial objects, gazes to the sky.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Two oculi adorn the ceiling in the bedroom and the tearoom, allowing guests to gaze at the sky as the train travels through Europe.Everett Potter, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The solar eclipse had cities around the country staring at the sky in unison.Alexandra York, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Citizens of the world are staring in awe at the arrival of David Corenswet’s Man of Steel.Nick Romano, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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With so much fashion existing online, there’s something refreshing about trying pieces on in-store after eyeing them first on a little screen.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Moueix is selling globally through her website, and looking to start wholesaling, eyeing Field and Fort in Summerland, Calif., Elyse Walker in St. Helena, Calif., Merci and Hotel Costes in Paris and Corso Como in Milan as potential partners.Booth Moore, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors.Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is considering a bid by Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip to toss out his conviction and grant him a new trial.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Olympic Peninsula to British Columbia Walking & Hiking Tour offers the chance to watch seabirds, whales, and other marine life by shore and sea, on ferries, in kayaks, and from waterfront hotels.Everett Potter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Down in the pits, the team watched a bank of monitors.Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Clingan’s face lit up, and teammates couldn’t help but gawk over the rings.Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2024
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The Washington Post, New Yorker and New York Times all searched for answers, gawking at the hundreds of millions Trump spent on golf properties without uncovering the source of the funds.Dan Alexander, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The plasma-inducing grape effect was first observed in 1994, per the authors.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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In 1888, a white lawyer, L.D. Powles, observed that Black residents of what was then still a British colony loved processions and never missed a chance for one.Sasha C. Wells / Made by History, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, hours may vary by location, so check with your local store regarding their specific hours before visiting.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The original Caligari, in which a mysterious doctor and his fortune-telling somnambulist commit a series of murders and drive two young people to madness, is often regarded as a critique of Germans’ blind obedience to tyrannical authority during the First World War.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Fixate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixate. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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