as in staring
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 fixating
But the key is to stop fixating on what the market will do.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2024
Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixating
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The Democrat still seems a bit unsettled to my eye — pausing, occasionally stammering over his words, peering down, scribbling notes.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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But instead of just showing the original scene now as a memory in Carol’s mind, the team behind Daryl Dixon decided to recreate it to show a modern-day Carol peering into the barn as her zombified daughter — now played by a different actress — lumbers out.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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Increasingly, brands are playing an active role in resale, eyeing both the environmental and economic opportunities of giving their garments a second life.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company is also eyeing a store in Paris.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Fixating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixating. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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