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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
ABC News, 1 June 2026
But merger enforcement should remain focused on competition and the potential for consumer and worker harm — the core pillars of antitrust — not political disagreements over content or viewpoint.
—Bill Lockyer, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Storm chances continue, but coverage may become more focused west of I-35, where moisture and lift will be greatest.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The rest of Big Mama is overly focused on a big, big love, Fleetwood Mac-style.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
His colleagues and students describe him as hyper-focused, emotional, and not particularly interested in status or titles.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
The same source noted that the inquiry is related to multiple questions that emerged from Carroll’s litigation, including issues surrounding testimony about outside financial support, but is not solely focused on Carroll, and had only emerged as an investigation in recent weeks.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Simply defined, a microcredential records a focused learning experience, usually offered partly or entirely online, generally with shorter duration than an on-campus course and usually with considerable flexibility in scheduling.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
So the study represents a focused area of research in studying how disease expressed itself in non-adults in Copper Age Iberia.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Jennie Durant is a writer and researcher focused on bees, agriculture, and the environment.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
At first, the three founders—art critic Marsha Miro, dealer Susanne Feld Hilberry, and photographer Julia Reyes Taubman—envisioned creating an institution that would operate as an extension of the Detroit Institute of Arts that focused on alternative exhibition programming.
—Brianna J. Heath, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
The second takeaway is that humans were apparently focused on trying to prove the conjecture, rather than disproving it.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
One of the gubernatorial candidates, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, has focused more directly on implementation barriers than most.
—Christina Mojica, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
The state Legislature has been focused on these issues the past couple of years, but some of these crises, especially the housing shortage, have been decades in the making and were never going to be solved overnight.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
In the meantime, Home Depot has been focused on winning over more pro shoppers, like contractors and roofers, which currently make up about 50% of its revenue.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Adjective
The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province, where 264 of the cases have been recorded, Congo’s Ministry of Health said.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
But merger enforcement should remain focused on competition and the potential for consumer and worker harm — the core pillars of antitrust — not political disagreements over content or viewpoint.
—Bill Lockyer, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Storm chances continue, but coverage may become more focused west of I-35, where moisture and lift will be greatest.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The rest of Big Mama is overly focused on a big, big love, Fleetwood Mac-style.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
His colleagues and students describe him as hyper-focused, emotional, and not particularly interested in status or titles.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
The same source noted that the inquiry is related to multiple questions that emerged from Carroll’s litigation, including issues surrounding testimony about outside financial support, but is not solely focused on Carroll, and had only emerged as an investigation in recent weeks.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Simply defined, a microcredential records a focused learning experience, usually offered partly or entirely online, generally with shorter duration than an on-campus course and usually with considerable flexibility in scheduling.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
So the study represents a focused area of research in studying how disease expressed itself in non-adults in Copper Age Iberia.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Verb
These activities focused on promoting social cohesion, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Jennie Durant is a writer and researcher focused on bees, agriculture, and the environment.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
At first, the three founders—art critic Marsha Miro, dealer Susanne Feld Hilberry, and photographer Julia Reyes Taubman—envisioned creating an institution that would operate as an extension of the Detroit Institute of Arts that focused on alternative exhibition programming.
—Brianna J. Heath, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
The second takeaway is that humans were apparently focused on trying to prove the conjecture, rather than disproving it.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
One of the gubernatorial candidates, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, has focused more directly on implementation barriers than most.
—Christina Mojica, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
The state Legislature has been focused on these issues the past couple of years, but some of these crises, especially the housing shortage, have been decades in the making and were never going to be solved overnight.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
In the meantime, Home Depot has been focused on winning over more pro shoppers, like contractors and roofers, which currently make up about 50% of its revenue.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Surgeons who participate in research, teach, and attend specialty conferences are more immersed in ongoing performance review and improvement.—
Mathias P. Bostrom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With their sleek all-black exterior, the Under Armour Men’s Charged Rogue 5 Sneakers will pair with just about everything in your suitcase, all while keeping your feet impossibly comfortable day in and day out.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Nor has her embarrassing failure to win confirmation of Vincent DeMore, a former prosecutor, to the Massachusetts Parole Board through the unusually compliant all-Democrat Governor’s Council.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Verb
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While much of those gains are concentrated in a few select sectors like health care, those two reports prompted some cautious optimism about hiring picking back up in 2026.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The data also reveal how tightly this contamination is concentrated around Kantamanto, pinpointing the market as the epicenter.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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In just over 70 minutes, Daisies touches on it all, making a delectable film that deserves your undivided attention.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The decision marks the latest twist in the sprawling Murdaugh saga that has riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and best-selling books.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The story of the Murdaugh family has riveted people far beyond South Carolina Lowcountry.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Together, Larry and Billie Jean King founded World TeamTennis, after Billie Jean was long interested in a team format for the sport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Because of season 6’s success, more people were interested in watching season 7.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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All are available as ground-floor garden units (timber floors; a king-size bed centered on doors opening onto a private terrace and garden) or upstairs (mirrored in layout but with plush carpets and four-poster beds; views of the surrounding gardens and distant mountains from Juliet balconies).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The CoPro Foundation has unveiled the lineup for this year’s CoPro Market, with the 28th edition of Israel’s documentary co-production forum set to spotlight films centered on war, democracy, coexistence and identity.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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