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also focussed
1
as in interested
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 concentrated
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 centered
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
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
The agencies emphasized that their enforcement priorities remain focused on public safety threats and those with outstanding removal orders.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
That helps cut down on confusion and pushes the model to deliver sharper, more focused answers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Ratner, Rhode’s cofounder, president and chief brand officer, said the first three years of the business have been hyper-focused on building a robust direct-to-consumer channel and relationship with customers.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Production will likely remain limited, reflecting the car’s intent as a collector-focused, high-performance machine rather than a mass-market vehicle.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
The 42-year-old coach, however, doesn’t appear focused on the outside noise that has risen to a din as the team has become synonymous with failure.
—Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Fierce and focused firefighter defenses left the immediate vicinity peacefully intact, reflecting the historic Inn’s importance to the region.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The previous building, on the same property as the current building, is being torn down, with an environmentally focused schoolyard to come next.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
The mill said the looms will be restored and integrated into a dedicated production line focused on premium selvedge denim, with operations expected to begin in early 2026.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
After the show starring the late James Gandofini wrapped its six-season run in 2007, Chase focused his attention on features, writing, directing and producing the 2012 film Not Fade Away and co-writing and producing The Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints Of Newark, released in 2021.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
The ones still cheering and buying Tesla shares are those who aren’t focused on car sales.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Now, Sister Pie is in a phase that is focused on building different aspects of the business, from catering to special events.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Our administration has been clear that undocumented New Yorkers trying to pursue their American Dreams should not be the target of law enforcement, and resources should instead be focused on violent criminals.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
When Hargitay first began to book TV roles, after early parts on Downtown and Falcon Crest, she was focused on comedies.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
But one scholar, Anthony Grafton, who about thirty years ago published Forgers and Critics, focused on how in the early modern period, there was this enormous flourishing not only of culture but also of liars.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
On the sports front, Sarandos said Netflix remained focused on big live events, which includes the recent live super middleweight championship bout between Terence Crawford and Canelo Álvarez that attracted over 41 million viewers.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
The agencies emphasized that their enforcement priorities remain focused on public safety threats and those with outstanding removal orders.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
That helps cut down on confusion and pushes the model to deliver sharper, more focused answers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Ratner, Rhode’s cofounder, president and chief brand officer, said the first three years of the business have been hyper-focused on building a robust direct-to-consumer channel and relationship with customers.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Production will likely remain limited, reflecting the car’s intent as a collector-focused, high-performance machine rather than a mass-market vehicle.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
The 42-year-old coach, however, doesn’t appear focused on the outside noise that has risen to a din as the team has become synonymous with failure.
—Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Fierce and focused firefighter defenses left the immediate vicinity peacefully intact, reflecting the historic Inn’s importance to the region.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The previous building, on the same property as the current building, is being torn down, with an environmentally focused schoolyard to come next.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Other oilfield players, such as Baker Hughes, SLB, and Solaris, are focused on increasing gas turbine manufacturing for data centers.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
The mill said the looms will be restored and integrated into a dedicated production line focused on premium selvedge denim, with operations expected to begin in early 2026.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
After the show starring the late James Gandofini wrapped its six-season run in 2007, Chase focused his attention on features, writing, directing and producing the 2012 film Not Fade Away and co-writing and producing The Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints Of Newark, released in 2021.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
The ones still cheering and buying Tesla shares are those who aren’t focused on car sales.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Now, Sister Pie is in a phase that is focused on building different aspects of the business, from catering to special events.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Our administration has been clear that undocumented New Yorkers trying to pursue their American Dreams should not be the target of law enforcement, and resources should instead be focused on violent criminals.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
When Hargitay first began to book TV roles, after early parts on Downtown and Falcon Crest, she was focused on comedies.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
But one scholar, Anthony Grafton, who about thirty years ago published Forgers and Critics, focused on how in the early modern period, there was this enormous flourishing not only of culture but also of liars.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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The Dallas Cowboys and team owner Jerry Jones have been very interested in the idea of getting aggressive ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Although the quality of the wines made in Oregon speaks for itself, one of the trends that really got people interested in its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in recent years was the influx of folks with roots in Burgundy setting up shop there.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Oranges contain a significantly high amount of vitamin C and provide concentrated nutrients that help meet multiple daily requirements in one piece of fruit.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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They are found all over the state with the most concentrated population in the Hill Country region.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At its heart, the show centered on the cruise ship's crew, who often interacted with the passengers aboard.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The White Lotus season 1 centered on a group of guests and workers at the Hawaii location of the titular luxury resort chain.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the musical film, HUNTR/X faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing the ladies' fanbase and feasting on their souls.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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At the end of 2018, Top Rank became intent on signing Tyson Fury.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But hiring more than 90 people to work in the facility would be long, involved work, even if the state helped pay for some of those employees, McFadden said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jeremy Doku is the next most involved player, with three big chances created and three received.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In Start of Watch, Harry Bosch, a intensely observant, stoic and unyielding young man, is a probationary patrol officer with the LAPD.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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As highly observant creatures, cats tend to choose their favorites based on compatibility.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Among the engaged couples, the duo appeared to be the strongest despite early hiccups regarding lifestyle and finances.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a movie, show, or song, reading a novel from cover to cover demands time and sustained attention to stay engaged throughout the slowest chapters and extend empathy to flawed, morally gray protagonists.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
22 Oct. 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
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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