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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
Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Castillo said the solution requires leadership, coordination and a return to focused enforcement that prioritizes violent criminal offenders over broad street operations that escalate confrontation.
—Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Liquidity dries up even as the underlying business often becomes more focused and better incentivized.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Even when the locals lost faith, Villa remained focused, forever shuffling side to side and defending with the same urgency.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
That way, teams stay focused and can execute well, instead of being pulled in too many directions.
—Christopher Dilella, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Former House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero, a Norwalk Republican who retired in 2016, recalled at least one time Keane allowed a huge break in her focused demeanor during a committee meeting.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
So this is a very pragmatic, very focused approach.
—CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Understanding where and when to access these resources can help families stay focused on enjoying the connection and relaxation that only Jacksonville summers can provide.
—Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 25 Jan. 2026
Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick, who is out on bond and who has consistently denied the charges against her, appears to have been focused over the last week on advocating for the preservation of Temporary Protection Status for some 350,000 Haitian immigrants in the United States.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Jiang’s team focused on improving the internal bonding between different solid materials rather than redesigning the entire battery architecture.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
The program was designed to channel $7 billion in competitive grants toward residential solar projects for low-income and disadvantaged households nationwide, including initiatives focused on workforce development and energy affordability.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Attia has a medical degree and has focused on longevity research in his career, and a good amount of his correspondence with Epstein is related to medical matters.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
In District 181, DeVito works as a resource teacher, providing small pull-out groups focused on developing students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and often pushing into classrooms, O’Connor said.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Another 2022 study from Rutgers University, focused on COVID-19 news, found that greater daily exposure to news about the virus was linked to higher same-day and next-day worry about the pandemic as well as feelings of hopelessness and general worry.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Phase 1 human clinical trials showed it was well tolerated, and Bakshi says early results in Phase 2, which is focused on both safety and efficacy, are promising.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The White House’s message remains focused on supporting immigration enforcement.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Castillo said the solution requires leadership, coordination and a return to focused enforcement that prioritizes violent criminal offenders over broad street operations that escalate confrontation.
—Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Liquidity dries up even as the underlying business often becomes more focused and better incentivized.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Even when the locals lost faith, Villa remained focused, forever shuffling side to side and defending with the same urgency.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
That way, teams stay focused and can execute well, instead of being pulled in too many directions.
—Christopher Dilella, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Former House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero, a Norwalk Republican who retired in 2016, recalled at least one time Keane allowed a huge break in her focused demeanor during a committee meeting.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
So this is a very pragmatic, very focused approach.
—CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Understanding where and when to access these resources can help families stay focused on enjoying the connection and relaxation that only Jacksonville summers can provide.
—Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
For now, keepers are focused on giving mother and calf time to bond while closely monitoring the newborn’s progress.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick, who is out on bond and who has consistently denied the charges against her, appears to have been focused over the last week on advocating for the preservation of Temporary Protection Status for some 350,000 Haitian immigrants in the United States.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Jiang’s team focused on improving the internal bonding between different solid materials rather than redesigning the entire battery architecture.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
The program was designed to channel $7 billion in competitive grants toward residential solar projects for low-income and disadvantaged households nationwide, including initiatives focused on workforce development and energy affordability.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Attia has a medical degree and has focused on longevity research in his career, and a good amount of his correspondence with Epstein is related to medical matters.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
In District 181, DeVito works as a resource teacher, providing small pull-out groups focused on developing students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and often pushing into classrooms, O’Connor said.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Another 2022 study from Rutgers University, focused on COVID-19 news, found that greater daily exposure to news about the virus was linked to higher same-day and next-day worry about the pandemic as well as feelings of hopelessness and general worry.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Phase 1 human clinical trials showed it was well tolerated, and Bakshi says early results in Phase 2, which is focused on both safety and efficacy, are promising.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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Lovers of the natural world will find ample opportunities to become immersed in the landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sillman - an accomplished sports executive who is CEO of one of Ross’ companies, Relevent - already is heavily immersed in Dolphins business.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is the first all-women class getting certified in forklifting at the Cook County jail.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The school district completed a $7 million renovation to the 90-year-old performance center at Anaheim High just in time for the annual all-school choral showcase.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fighting rages on Since the RSF overran el-Fasher, which had been one of the army’s last strongholds in Darfur, fighting has recently concentrated in various areas of Kordofan.—
Noha Elhennawy,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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One subtype was marked by early damage concentrated in the brain’s cortex, while the other was dominated by degeneration in white matter regions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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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Choose one conversation, one book or one project and give it your undivided attention for at least two hours.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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What matters is prioritizing and giving each other your undivided attention.—
Amy Morin,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The all-new Endless Highways Frontier Edition takes the brand's most powerful trailer to new aesthetic heights, warming up the interior of the vintage riveted-aluminum fuselage with a rustic cabin inspired by the mountain ranches and pioneer homesteads of the American West.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bells made of copper or composition metal (like steel) are cut from sheets of metal, then folded, riveted, and shaped.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But for those interested in fashion history, these red carpet looks are key texts just asking to be pored over.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Japanese port city is more interested in fun than formality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Luke Ganger and his brother Brent spoke at a congressional forum centered on the tactics and use of force of federal immigration agents – an issue that has been under intense scrutiny since the killings of Good and Alex Pretti in January by federal officers.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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To really getaway, book a night at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, an international dark sky park centered on connecting to nature or the Laurium Manor Inn, located in Laurium, which once was the home of a copper executive.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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