Synonyms of focuses

focuses

verb

variants or focusses

present tense third-person singular of focus

as in concentrates

to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective

try to focus your attention on the task at hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concentrates
• rivets
• centers
• fastens
• trains
• aims
• directs
• points
• homes (in on)
• levels
• attends
• heeds
• sets
• nails
• refocuses
• zeroes (in on)
• fixates (on)
• hones in (on)
• minds
• obsesses (over)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of focuses

Raytron’s new approach focuses specifically on infrared imagery, where temperature, heat distribution and thermal signatures provide information that conventional visible-light cameras cannot capture. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

Those talks have since stalled as Tehran focuses on negotiating the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Washington turns back to diplomacy. — Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Alicia Sokolowski is a cleaning expert and president and co-CEO of AspenClean, a brand that focuses on all-natural, chemical-free cleaning. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026

The MyAsus application focuses more on device and system settings. — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026

Cartier will open with a design that focuses on regional stories and local artists. — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Late-Modern architect focuses on a sleek design with minimal ornamentals. — Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026

The festival's Changemaker Series this year focuses on the refugee experience. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Saturday’s first day of the Emmys saw awards presented to unscripted series, variety shows and specials shows and variety specials, while Sunday’s show focuses on dramas, comedies and limited series. — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026