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variants also focussed
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focused

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verb

variants also focussed
past tense of focus

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of focused
Adjective
Moving the internal finish line gives lean teams room to recharge, then return focused and ready to close the year strong without sacrificing the holiday season. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Fraga added that her administration remains focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, economic development and delivering effective, accountable government. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
Sacramento food vlogger Jerry James Stone secured a $440,000 grant to launch a 13-episode food literacy TV show focused on seasonal produce and low-friction recipes. — Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 One thing the stylist focused on planning was the bride’s wardrobe for the three-day affair. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for focused
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
  • Poss, a Brantford, Ontario, native, became immersed in roots music while studying sociology at Duke University, notably after attending the Union Grove Fiddlers’ Convention.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Some pass by quickly, others stay immersed for quite some time.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • In the public all-gender bathroom, there is a changing table and high chairs are available at the restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The rest of the incumbents on the nine-member, all-Democratic board were unopposed in the 2026 general election.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Unlike competitors Nike and Adidas, however, Under Armour remains overwhelmingly concentrated in North America, with more than half its sales ($737 million) originating domestically.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo virus, a type of Ebola virus, and is currently concentrated in the DRC.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lots of undivided attention, positive reinforcement, love, affection, and pride when my kids were successful.
    — Lauren Gelman, Parents, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The following morning, Greenland was still there, still demanding my undivided attention.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • We were all riveted by the image of a glass of red wine undisturbed by a woman jumping next to it on the bed and the idea of sleeping on memory foam originally developed by NASA, now available to us.
    — Jaklin Romine Oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • His role in Shakur’s assassination in Las Vegas had been at the center of a nearly 30-year mystery that riveted rap fans, true-crime experts and conspiracy theorists.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • But for those interested in serving a pre-cooked or special turkey this holiday season, the time to start planning is now.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The magazine interviewed Holscher with her 21-year-old daughter, Maddie Holscher, who led the effort to get the TikTok generation interested in her mom’s campaign.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Others, as first reported by Urgent Matter, have centered around allegations of nonpayment, damage to art, and withheld artworks.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There have also been movies centered on Sandy Cheeks and Plankton in recent years.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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