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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
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Scheffler, who has cultivated a clean-cut, focused image on the PGA Tour, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The tennis legend revealed that his encouragement played a big role in helping her stay focused during her comeback.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
And that, in turn, will depend on how long Trump can remain focused on it.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
YouTube this week began offering voluntary buyouts to US employees as part of an AI-focused restructuring.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
This time, Ron is less focused on Red Ball Global than the chairs themselves.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Venus in Scorpio is loyal, laser-focused, and just a little bit obsessed with whatever (or whoever) has its attention.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
The clean and straightforward interface helps reduce digital noise and keeps users focused.
—Rebecca Lazar, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani had focused on the cost of living throughout his campaign, promising rent freezes and free childcare and buses.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In community colleges focused on vocational training, registration increased by 16% last year, reaching its highest level since 2018, according to the National Student Clearinghouse.
—Stephen Tave, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Netflix does send some of its movies to theaters, but has focused on driving audiences to its streaming platform.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Bezos went on to marry journalist Lauren Sánchez, and Scott focused on her charitable endeavors, vowing to donate most of her money in life.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
For the past 15 years, in business and in life, I’ve been focused on investing in the future.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
It was hosted by the American Public Square, a nonprofit focused on civil discourse.
—Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Aveeno was notably the only skin care brand among the top-10 growers, which otherwise were mainly fragrance and hair care focused.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Scheffler, who has cultivated a clean-cut, focused image on the PGA Tour, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The tennis legend revealed that his encouragement played a big role in helping her stay focused during her comeback.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
And that, in turn, will depend on how long Trump can remain focused on it.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
YouTube this week began offering voluntary buyouts to US employees as part of an AI-focused restructuring.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
This time, Ron is less focused on Red Ball Global than the chairs themselves.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Venus in Scorpio is loyal, laser-focused, and just a little bit obsessed with whatever (or whoever) has its attention.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
The clean and straightforward interface helps reduce digital noise and keeps users focused.
—Rebecca Lazar, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Sherrill’s campaign had focused on restoring trust in government, fixing New Jersey’s troubled infrastructure, and lowering costs for middle-class families.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani had focused on the cost of living throughout his campaign, promising rent freezes and free childcare and buses.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In community colleges focused on vocational training, registration increased by 16% last year, reaching its highest level since 2018, according to the National Student Clearinghouse.
—Stephen Tave, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Netflix does send some of its movies to theaters, but has focused on driving audiences to its streaming platform.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Bezos went on to marry journalist Lauren Sánchez, and Scott focused on her charitable endeavors, vowing to donate most of her money in life.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
For the past 15 years, in business and in life, I’ve been focused on investing in the future.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
It was hosted by the American Public Square, a nonprofit focused on civil discourse.
—Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.—
Tyler Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Gripp became immersed in the time-intensive world of tamale making.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2006, the duo became the first all-woman anchor team in morning TV.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Clad in his customary all-black ensemble of sneakers, jeans and leather jacket, CEO Jensen Huang delivered the news during his keynote address.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The conflict has been largely concentrated in Nigeria's northeast, with frequent spillover into other provinces and across the borders of neighboring nations, particularly Cameroon, Chad and Niger.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Burry’s return to social media comes at a time when investors have voiced concerns about expensive valuations, a market concentrated on a handful of large companies and rising investor expectations.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And while in an era where productivity and efficiency are more top of mind than ever, Dimon insists that giving undivided attention is still the ultimate sign of respect.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the arms race for audience’s undivided attention, both single-player and competitive games have become their own self-perpetuating ecosystems.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While millions are riveted by Sunday’s seven-minute jewelry heist of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre, another major sizable snatching, the 1990 break-in at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, resurfaced in the news in a different way.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Adelsons’ involvement in the murder case’s tangled web has riveted those in the state capital — and thousands of internet true crime sleuths — for nearly a decade.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Findings connected to Ancient Rome continue to provide compelling insights not just for scientists and academics, but for interested travelers and the public at large.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Feed is a development program for younger drivers interested in Formula 4 racing.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Speaking at the 2025 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), Wang outlined an ambitious three-year vision centered on leveraging Taiwan’s technological strengths as a foundation for innovation in the creative sector.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Much of the offseason ACC hype centered on Wade and NC State — not wrongly so — but are people forgetting about Ryan Odom and Virginia?—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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