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also focussed
1
as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
was focused on the football game and didn't hear me knock
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2
as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
a focused effort to provide shelter for the homeless during the winter
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also focussed
as in concentrated
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
try to focus your attention on the task at hand
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Recent Examples of focused
Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Her advice is to stay focused on long-term strategy.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 15 June 2026
For travelers who want a quieter, more focused experience, Sewall House in Island Falls, Maine, is a family-run yoga retreat open May through October.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
For now, investigators remain focused on the immediate task of understanding what happened at Edwards Air Force Base and determining the fate of those aboard the aircraft.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Cronk has founded a regenerative movement in his region and, today, a globally focused organization, the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation.
—Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The senior catcher is the kind of guy who doesn’t always say much but still keeps his team calm and focused.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Schumer seems more focused than ever on knocking out the Maine GOP senator in the midterms after their epic clash in 2020, which punctuated a long-running competition between the two.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
That would mark the most significant presentation of evidence to date in the case that has so far focused on matters of media access.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Both Burnham and Kenyon declined to speak with CNN, saying they were focused on talking directly to constituents rather than the media.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
And we are focused primarily on following the money, following the money trail in the financial statements.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 17 June 2026
One reality of modern life is that people walking down a sidewalk tend to have their attention focused downward at their phones.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Kelly Brant is an Arkansas Democrat-Gazette style editor and columnist focused on food and cooking.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Being singularly focused on sports is part of ProphetX’s pitch to consumers.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
Originally focused on electric-vehicle battery recycling, Redwood is now growing even more on using battery recycling to build battery energy storage for hyperscalers and the grid.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Artemis missions are focused on expanding knowledge of and establishing a long-term human presence on and around the lunar surface.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Adjective
Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie stayed focused on the need to make electric bills more affordable.
—Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Her advice is to stay focused on long-term strategy.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 15 June 2026
For travelers who want a quieter, more focused experience, Sewall House in Island Falls, Maine, is a family-run yoga retreat open May through October.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
For now, investigators remain focused on the immediate task of understanding what happened at Edwards Air Force Base and determining the fate of those aboard the aircraft.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Cronk has founded a regenerative movement in his region and, today, a globally focused organization, the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation.
—Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The senior catcher is the kind of guy who doesn’t always say much but still keeps his team calm and focused.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Schumer seems more focused than ever on knocking out the Maine GOP senator in the midterms after their epic clash in 2020, which punctuated a long-running competition between the two.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
That would mark the most significant presentation of evidence to date in the case that has so far focused on matters of media access.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Verb
Fils-Aimé told the Miami Herald that his discussions focused primarily on the deployment of the GSF and the upcoming renewal of its mandate in September.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Both Burnham and Kenyon declined to speak with CNN, saying they were focused on talking directly to constituents rather than the media.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
And we are focused primarily on following the money, following the money trail in the financial statements.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 17 June 2026
One reality of modern life is that people walking down a sidewalk tend to have their attention focused downward at their phones.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Kelly Brant is an Arkansas Democrat-Gazette style editor and columnist focused on food and cooking.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Being singularly focused on sports is part of ProphetX’s pitch to consumers.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
Originally focused on electric-vehicle battery recycling, Redwood is now growing even more on using battery recycling to build battery energy storage for hyperscalers and the grid.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Artemis missions are focused on expanding knowledge of and establishing a long-term human presence on and around the lunar surface.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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Patrick Vieira was 24 years old and totally immersed in his career, a midfield colossus with Arsenal and a World Cup winner with France, when the call of Africa became overwhelming.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Thereafter, Jupiter will appear to drop rapidly away from Venus, setting progressively earlier and becoming more and more deeply immersed in the bright evening twilight during the balance of June.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s where these powerful all-weather Canon 18x50 IS binoculars come in.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Nike, meanwhile, has designed special all-gold boots for Cristiano Ronaldo that will be released before Portugal’s first group-stage match.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Netflix executives are known to be keen to see how users engage with linear channels, though the company also expects much of the viewing to be concentrated on TF1’s on-demand content.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Rather than sprawling across multiple disconnected venues, the experience is intentionally concentrated within walkable zones—hotels, beachfront stages, nightlife venues, and yacht departures all stitched together within South Beach’s compact geography.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Some simply need your undivided attention.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The decision marks the latest twist in the sprawling Murdaugh saga that has riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and best-selling books.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The story of the Murdaugh family has riveted people far beyond South Carolina Lowcountry.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Artists interested in participating can submit an application through an interest form linked on her social media.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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For kids less interested in sports or physical activities, there are art, music and cooking camps, too.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Verb
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There was legitimate buzz — much of it centered on 22-year-old San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who appears destined to become the next face of the league when LeBron James and Stephen Curry retire.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The series, which aired from 2000 to 2007, centered around fast-talking mom Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and her bookish teen daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel) in their small, fictional Connecticut town of Stars Hollow.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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