variants
or focusses
as in concentrates
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 focuses
The forum is a nonprofit foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland, that focuses on science communication and research on plastics and other chemicals used in industry.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Brooks focuses her campaign on affordability for Texas families by reducing the amount local governments can raise property taxes, and removing local governments’ ability to raise unlimited property taxes on new properties, according to her campaign website.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Beyond travel, Kay focuses on fabrics and food choices that support hormonal balance.
—Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
The report, released Wednesday, focuses primarily on Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, but some data points include San Fransciso and southern Alameda County.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The program also focuses on community outreach, so people can learn how native plants fit into a healthy yard or garden.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
One side of the argument focuses on injury prevention especially since college baseball teams will soon be forced to play with smaller rosters.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
The Core Principles That Guide an Effective Routine A skincare routine that works for mature skin focuses on protection, repair and support rather than harsh exfoliation or an ever-growing shelf of products.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Very often, the media focuses on my particular type of Tourette’s, which is called coprolalia — the involuntary use of obscene or offensive language.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Brooks focuses her campaign on affordability for Texas families by reducing the amount local governments can raise property taxes, and removing local governments’ ability to raise unlimited property taxes on new properties, according to her campaign website.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Beyond travel, Kay focuses on fabrics and food choices that support hormonal balance.
—Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
The report, released Wednesday, focuses primarily on Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, but some data points include San Fransciso and southern Alameda County.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The program also focuses on community outreach, so people can learn how native plants fit into a healthy yard or garden.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
One side of the argument focuses on injury prevention especially since college baseball teams will soon be forced to play with smaller rosters.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
The Core Principles That Guide an Effective Routine A skincare routine that works for mature skin focuses on protection, repair and support rather than harsh exfoliation or an ever-growing shelf of products.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Very often, the media focuses on my particular type of Tourette’s, which is called coprolalia — the involuntary use of obscene or offensive language.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focuses
concentrates
Verb
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Often lower in carbs than plant protein concentrates.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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As spending concentrates among the top 10% of earners, even low-end retailers, like Walmart, are trying to cater to higher-income shoppers.—
Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Focuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focuses. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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