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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
Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
To keep focused, the author worked from a spacious, windowed study.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 8 June 2026
Even as Human Re Sources expands beyond traditional distribution into creative media and cultural storytelling, Erving remains focused on mentorship and opportunity.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
But rather than trusting serendipity to strike in his blog’s comment section, Gowers wanted to channel public energy in a focused way.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
Unlike traditional consumer goods companies, Mammoth is less focused on entering specific categories to complement its overall portfolio and instead more interested in customer retention and its growth prospects across e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail, according to Katz-Mayfield.
—Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Management under other types of designations — like national parks or conservation areas — is more focused on scientific research and wilderness preservation.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The owner and chef of Indigenous, Steve Phelps, uses his own fine-dining restaurant to help advocate for more sustainably minded aquaculture and makes his case with seasonally focused dishes like Green Curry Fish Dip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The governor strongly endorsed Dooley, and has remained focused on the Senate race as another major runoff race takes place in the state to replace him as governor.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Testimony and evidence in the trial has not focused on race, but social media posts and protests outside the courthouse have divided along racial lines in a case where the victim was white and the defendant is Black.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Rather than reimagining the star's style, Rodgers focused on faithfully recreating it.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 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
That’s according to a case report recently published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, which focused on an elderly woman who had been living with Alzheimer's disease for about 10 years.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The investigation is focused on the Philadelphia Police Department's policies and practices for issuing and revoking gun permits, and the standards used to cancel permits to carry firearms, DOJ said in a news release.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Food and drink The culinary strategy is focused on hyperlocal ingredients and sustainability.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
In offices increasingly focused on leadership presence and executive confidence, that constant softening can quietly undermine how women are perceived.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Standard Bank’s report argues that Africa’s high-net-worth individuals are often less focused on accumulating wealth than on protecting it.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
To keep focused, the author worked from a spacious, windowed study.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 8 June 2026
Even as Human Re Sources expands beyond traditional distribution into creative media and cultural storytelling, Erving remains focused on mentorship and opportunity.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
But rather than trusting serendipity to strike in his blog’s comment section, Gowers wanted to channel public energy in a focused way.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
Unlike traditional consumer goods companies, Mammoth is less focused on entering specific categories to complement its overall portfolio and instead more interested in customer retention and its growth prospects across e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail, according to Katz-Mayfield.
—Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Management under other types of designations — like national parks or conservation areas — is more focused on scientific research and wilderness preservation.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The owner and chef of Indigenous, Steve Phelps, uses his own fine-dining restaurant to help advocate for more sustainably minded aquaculture and makes his case with seasonally focused dishes like Green Curry Fish Dip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The governor strongly endorsed Dooley, and has remained focused on the Senate race as another major runoff race takes place in the state to replace him as governor.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Verb
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
Testimony and evidence in the trial has not focused on race, but social media posts and protests outside the courthouse have divided along racial lines in a case where the victim was white and the defendant is Black.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Rather than reimagining the star's style, Rodgers focused on faithfully recreating it.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 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
That’s according to a case report recently published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, which focused on an elderly woman who had been living with Alzheimer's disease for about 10 years.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The investigation is focused on the Philadelphia Police Department's policies and practices for issuing and revoking gun permits, and the standards used to cancel permits to carry firearms, DOJ said in a news release.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Food and drink The culinary strategy is focused on hyperlocal ingredients and sustainability.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
In offices increasingly focused on leadership presence and executive confidence, that constant softening can quietly undermine how women are perceived.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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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
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Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Bilton’s arrival was immediately met with internal pushback from Pelley, who confronted the new boss during a heated all-hands meeting on Monday.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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Tortorello said O’Mara would say Mass in the morning with the sisters, the students and staff, and also presided over the large, all-school masses and the Kairos retreats.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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But Rheinmetall’s expansion is increasingly concentrated in lower-risk areas such as air defense, digitization, and naval systems, the Morningstar analysts pointed out, while partnerships and vertical integration help mitigate execution and supply chain risks.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The bulk of shower and storm chances are concentrated across coastal Collier, Miami-Dade and Broward counties.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 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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Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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In just over 70 minutes, Daisies touches on it all, making a delectable film that deserves your undivided attention.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 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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Together, Larry and Billie Jean King founded World TeamTennis, after Billie Jean was long interested in a team format for the sport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Because of season 6’s success, more people were interested in watching season 7.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Natchez was considered the ideal location for creating an economy centered on slave labor that generated cotton.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Monday's earthquake was centered at sea at a depth of 33 kilometers (20 miles), about 32 kilometers (20 miles) southwest of Maasim town in Sarangani province.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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