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also focussed
1
as in interested
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 concentrated
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 centered
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
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Many operating managers are too focused on day-to-day concerns to keep up with engineering innovations outside their field, so project developers walk clients through a cost-benefit analysis of implementing a new technology.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Lenses that breathe change their angle of view based on the focus distance, and usually catch a narrower field of view when focused close.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
After 30 years at Cravath, Mosley moved to BDT, a financial advisory firm founded by Byron Trott, who is best known as Warren Buffett’s banker, and was now focused on helping wealthy people manage their estates.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The technology features 256 elements configured within a special helmet to send focused beams of ultrasound to specific parts of the brain in order to turn neuronal activity up or down.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The only way is to instill confidence, tell them the truth, give them the harsh reality, but also keep them focused and on the swivel.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
Over at Metropolitan State University, the on-campus gallery is presenting works from five Twin Cities Latino artists working across paintings, puppetry, photography and more focused on bestiarios, or fantastical, mythical beasts.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Part of the presentation focused on helping people overcome their fear of being ostracized for having plants seen as too wild.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Armed with a core filled with exciting young pieces, the Giants are focused on building out for the future.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The program initially focused on reducing gun violence.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Rodnyansky’s narrative is not focused on the events themselves but on the people, human destinies, and art.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The new study focused on a group of TE sequences called MER11 found within primate genomes.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
For traders focused on events, historical trends can provide an edge.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The Benton Institute for Broadband and Society, a group focused on expanding affordable high-speed internet, has criticized the BEAD changes as bad for consumers.
—PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
For that reason, DEA’s work remains critical and laser-focused.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Many operating managers are too focused on day-to-day concerns to keep up with engineering innovations outside their field, so project developers walk clients through a cost-benefit analysis of implementing a new technology.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Lenses that breathe change their angle of view based on the focus distance, and usually catch a narrower field of view when focused close.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
After 30 years at Cravath, Mosley moved to BDT, a financial advisory firm founded by Byron Trott, who is best known as Warren Buffett’s banker, and was now focused on helping wealthy people manage their estates.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The technology features 256 elements configured within a special helmet to send focused beams of ultrasound to specific parts of the brain in order to turn neuronal activity up or down.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The only way is to instill confidence, tell them the truth, give them the harsh reality, but also keep them focused and on the swivel.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
Over at Metropolitan State University, the on-campus gallery is presenting works from five Twin Cities Latino artists working across paintings, puppetry, photography and more focused on bestiarios, or fantastical, mythical beasts.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Rethinking foam design Traditionally, foam design has focused on maintaining a constant stress plateau, with iterations aimed at optimizing mechanical properties alone.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Part of the presentation focused on helping people overcome their fear of being ostracized for having plants seen as too wild.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Armed with a core filled with exciting young pieces, the Giants are focused on building out for the future.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The program initially focused on reducing gun violence.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Rodnyansky’s narrative is not focused on the events themselves but on the people, human destinies, and art.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The new study focused on a group of TE sequences called MER11 found within primate genomes.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
For traders focused on events, historical trends can provide an edge.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The Benton Institute for Broadband and Society, a group focused on expanding affordable high-speed internet, has criticized the BEAD changes as bad for consumers.
—PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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HoneyBee Sage aimed to be that space to share knowledge as well as a business prototype for other entrepreneurs interested in herbalism.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Last month, Perry shared that the rocker is not interested in touring again.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Also contributing to the September asthma peak is poor indoor air quality, especially in older or poorly maintained school buildings where children are exposed to concentrated amounts of allergens and irritants.—
Ana Santos Rutschman,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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America’s wealth is more concentrated than ever.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This approach reveals new markets and business models centered on sustainability, wellness and regenerative practices.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The quake hit at a depth of about 7 miles and was centered roughly 40 miles southeast of Athens, where tremors were felt but no immediate damage or injuries were reported.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This ruthless cartel is intent on cashing in, permeating our communities with their poison, with no regard to human suffering.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, many companies seem intent on convincing consumers of debit’s coolness.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The production proved emotionally demanding for all involved.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of the 1,400 publications, more than half involved organizations affiliated with China's defense research and industrial base.—
DIDI TANG,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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The series centers on Lily Hunter, an intrepid and observant eight-year-old weather detective voiced by Tandi Fomukong, who shares her investigations with her family and friends.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tug-of-war also channels a dog’s natural instincts of capturing prey, keeping them engaged.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Travis, both 35, became engaged in August 2023.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 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
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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