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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
Phil Gilbert, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
So, how does Nick stay focused and sane while keeping his health a priority—especially during such a busy year that also included a two-month run on Broadway?
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Nov. 2025
But for athletic director John Cohen and others at Auburn, the decision was more focused.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
But where so many failed, Michael Kliger led Mytheresa to a win by focusing on ultra high-end shoppers with a very focused assortment of the latest fashion.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
For now, Dreyer and Fichera are purely focused on moving forward as friends and co-parenting their kids.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
The crew sets sail to the North Pole and Anderson scolds his crew to be more focused.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
Bachelier’s Chick and Hawk menu is small and focused.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Business is too focused on money.
—Big Think, 10 Nov. 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
Beginning in 2012, my colleagues and I helped thousands of interdisciplinary teams at IBM become more entrepreneurial, more agile, and more customer-focused.
—Phil Gilbert, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
So, how does Nick stay focused and sane while keeping his health a priority—especially during such a busy year that also included a two-month run on Broadway?
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Nov. 2025
But for athletic director John Cohen and others at Auburn, the decision was more focused.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
But where so many failed, Michael Kliger led Mytheresa to a win by focusing on ultra high-end shoppers with a very focused assortment of the latest fashion.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
For now, Dreyer and Fichera are purely focused on moving forward as friends and co-parenting their kids.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
The crew sets sail to the North Pole and Anderson scolds his crew to be more focused.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
Bachelier’s Chick and Hawk menu is small and focused.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Business is too focused on money.
—Big Think, 10 Nov. 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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Defender Caroline Castans, a junior from Flower Mound, Texas, was named to the Big 12 all-tournament team for the second straight year.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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The only all-women groups to win the award in Grammy history were the Judds in 1985 and the Chicks in 1999.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 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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Dubbed HallowThanksMas, each day of the event was centered around a specific holiday, transforming TRIC into a festive destination.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Season one reportedly will be centered around DC bad guy Gorilla Grodd, who often wrestles The Flash.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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