variants
also focussing
variants
also focussing
as in concentrating
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
try to focus your attention on the task at hand
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of focusing
Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
In her role, Tyson will lead day-to-day financial matters, overseeing all fiscal operations and long-term financial planning, focusing on budgeting, forecasting and revenue distribution.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Kane County Health Department will be continuing its Parent Cafes in 2026, and is focusing this year on encouraging fathers and male caregivers to participate.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday as part of a Gulf tour focusing on energy security, a source in her office said.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
By focusing on efficient sensor fusion, the framework supports longer missions and more reliable autonomy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Hatosy says focusing on the night shift would allow the show to highlight different types of cases and characters.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
China is focusing on large language models in the artificial intelligence space.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
As part of the legal fight over the ban, Anthropic also filed a complaint in an appellate court in Washington, DC, focusing on a law governing procedures for mitigating supply-chain risks in procurement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
And again, as with hair shedding, lifestyle changes — such as focusing on scalp hygiene and stress reduction, and skipping tight hairstyles — can make a big difference.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
In her role, Tyson will lead day-to-day financial matters, overseeing all fiscal operations and long-term financial planning, focusing on budgeting, forecasting and revenue distribution.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Kane County Health Department will be continuing its Parent Cafes in 2026, and is focusing this year on encouraging fathers and male caregivers to participate.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday as part of a Gulf tour focusing on energy security, a source in her office said.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
By focusing on efficient sensor fusion, the framework supports longer missions and more reliable autonomy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Hatosy says focusing on the night shift would allow the show to highlight different types of cases and characters.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
China is focusing on large language models in the artificial intelligence space.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
As part of the legal fight over the ban, Anthropic also filed a complaint in an appellate court in Washington, DC, focusing on a law governing procedures for mitigating supply-chain risks in procurement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focusing
Adjective
-
This optical response allows users to identify contamination within seconds.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Coherent , Lumentum — The companies, makers of optical transceivers, were the top gainers in the S & P 500, heading for a third straight day of gains.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Gradually drizzle ¼ cup egg mixture into broth, concentrating in a single area; repeat with remaining egg mixture in ¼-cupfuls in different areas.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Breindel suggests that concentrating investment on audiences with higher conversion potential may help support stronger ROI and more efficient acquisition costs.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Drones are using sonar, laser, optic and echo sound technology to look for debris on the ocean floor at depths of up to 6,000 metres.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone wondering how to make each hour in their workday riveting for television viewers.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
-
But what if the NFL did away with the not-exactly-riveting TV coin toss while also making coaches think twice about wanting to receive the ball in overtime?—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Granted, this is an ocular pat-down, not a metallurgical analysis.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Some sufferers experience only the ocular symptoms without the pain, and others experience only the pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
This visual story captures the festival’s scale, atmosphere, fashion and crowd energy throughout the grounds.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
-
The visual effect provokes strikes, but the vibrations also stimulate the receptors in a bass's lateral line.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Focusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focusing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
