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adjective

Definition of fixatednext
as in obsessed

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verb

past tense of fixate
as in stared
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
Adjective
Currently, brands are fixated on AI transformation, digital optimization and creator partnerships. — Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 While plenty of investors remain fixated on the artificial intelligence winners, Cramer argued several companies in more traditional industries have been unfairly punished despite delivering strong quarters. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Verb
Refn has long been fixated on men who try, and fail, to protect their women. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Argentina are a team fixated on winning in whatever way required. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixated
  1. obsessed
  2. stared
  3. monomaniacal
  4. gazed
  5. distracted
  6. eyed
  7. distraught
  8. considered
Adjective
  • Although my daughter became obsessed with Full House years ago, her experience was radically different from mine.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • In addition to these skincare classics, CVS also carries the beauty tools we’re all obsessed with, from gua sha stones to red light therapy devices.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
Definition of obsessed
Verb
  • As Draper sat at the side of the court for the change of ends and stared at the floor, tears began to flow.
    — The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rebecca’s hands stilled, and the girl stared at her grandmother, wide-eyed.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of stared
Adjective
  • When Ahab first speaks to the crew about Moby Dick, his diabolical charisma soon infects the men who, apart from Starbuck, enthusiastically join him in his monomaniacal crusade.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • Abdul-Mateen’s performance is perpetually glum, but insufficiently monomaniacal, lowering the stakes throughout.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of monomaniacal
Verb
  • Kikuko rolled over on her side and gazed up at the sky, which had suddenly become blanketed in thunder clouds.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In another photo, the actress leaned into the camera and gazed off into the water.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 July 2026
Definition of gazed
Adjective
  • True influence stems from being fully attentive to others, a rare and powerful quality in today's distracted world.
    — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • CyberGuy recently took a closer look at whether autonomous trucks can make highways safer, including Kodiak's arguments about fatigue, distracted driving and real-world testing.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of distracted
Verb
  • Overall, the WRs, a group being eyed with suspicion, haven’t distinguished themselves in camp.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Consolidation at this scale, the states contend, would hand one company a share of American screens that antitrust law has eyed with suspicion for six decades, and the damage would reach far beyond the box office.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of eyed
Adjective
  • Some jurors cried while others looked distraught during the testimony.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Leaving the Door Open For More S Pen fans were distraught when Samsung removed support for its beloved stylus from the Z Fold 7 in 2025.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Definition of distraught
Verb
  • But the race started to take a completely different shape in July, when Crowley dropped his bid and threw his support behind Rodriguez, who was considered more of an establishment candidate.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This history means Yellowstone is considered active rather than extinct.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
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