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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
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
May 21 – June 20 This morning marks the beginning of a focused, practical streak.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 This morning marks the beginning of a focused, practical streak.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
For families While not overtly family-focused, larger rooms and suites can comfortably accommodate parents traveling with older children.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
For buyers who are strictly focused on acquiring the most gold content per dollar spent, the Krugerrand is one of the better options available right now — and its fractional sizes are a good alternative for buyers who don't want to commit a full ounce at a time.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
European organizations are now focused on accelerating returns on AI investments while preparing for EU AI Act compliance.
—Dave McCann, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
So, in the end, the debate over intermittent fasting is likely to continue but remain more focused on its potential metabolic benefits rather than its ability to provide better weight loss benefits than any other diet.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
The marketing campaigns around the world are very similar, so digitally and socially focused.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Much of their concern centers on the threat that driverless cars pose to their jobs, but Monday's arguments focused on the blackout meltdown.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
After the short film wrapped, Silva Acevedo found his next opportunity directing for MundoNow (formerly Mundo Hispánico), an Emmy-winning digital media platform for news and entertainment focused on the Hispanic community and a broad bicultural audience.
—Carol Badaracco Padgett, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Crockett has built a national profile for zinger attacks on Republicans and has focused on turning out Black voters in the Dallas and Houston areas.
—Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Much of the criticism has been directly focused on FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
The league instead focused on repealing the fees that were set last June.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
However, research and reporting during that same period have focused primarily on the political consequences of increasing polarization and division rather than the psychological consequences of the modern political climate.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
The Lightning entered on a 22-game winning streak, focused on defense and led by a senior point guard worthy of a duel against the Knights’ star point guard.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
While geopolitical conflict can whip up uncertainty, investors remain focused on market fundamentals that are largely unaffected so far.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
May 21 – June 20 This morning marks the beginning of a focused, practical streak.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 This morning marks the beginning of a focused, practical streak.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
For families While not overtly family-focused, larger rooms and suites can comfortably accommodate parents traveling with older children.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
For buyers who are strictly focused on acquiring the most gold content per dollar spent, the Krugerrand is one of the better options available right now — and its fractional sizes are a good alternative for buyers who don't want to commit a full ounce at a time.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
European organizations are now focused on accelerating returns on AI investments while preparing for EU AI Act compliance.
—Dave McCann, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
So, in the end, the debate over intermittent fasting is likely to continue but remain more focused on its potential metabolic benefits rather than its ability to provide better weight loss benefits than any other diet.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
The marketing campaigns around the world are very similar, so digitally and socially focused.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
Two of those early projects focused on fusion energy and were led by scientists from the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Much of their concern centers on the threat that driverless cars pose to their jobs, but Monday's arguments focused on the blackout meltdown.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
After the short film wrapped, Silva Acevedo found his next opportunity directing for MundoNow (formerly Mundo Hispánico), an Emmy-winning digital media platform for news and entertainment focused on the Hispanic community and a broad bicultural audience.
—Carol Badaracco Padgett, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Crockett has built a national profile for zinger attacks on Republicans and has focused on turning out Black voters in the Dallas and Houston areas.
—Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Much of the criticism has been directly focused on FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
The league instead focused on repealing the fees that were set last June.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
However, research and reporting during that same period have focused primarily on the political consequences of increasing polarization and division rather than the psychological consequences of the modern political climate.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
The Lightning entered on a 22-game winning streak, focused on defense and led by a senior point guard worthy of a duel against the Knights’ star point guard.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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The Viking longships traverse some of the world’s most iconic rivers from the Rhone in Europe to the Mekong in Vietnam, and dock right outside the center of beautiful towns and villages, which allow travelers to feel immersed in new destinations every day.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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The hotel has over 100 works of art, and stepping into the hotel is like an immersed tour in the atmosphere of traditional oriental aesthetics and modern art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lowe and Boyd joined Scott on the 10-player all-tournament team.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2026
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Demi Moore is continuing her sartorial dominance at Milan Fashion Week with an impossibly chic all-black outfit debuted on the heels of her most dramatic hair transformation ever.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Looking at the full year, the picture brightened as SMCP honed its full-price strategy and concentrated on improving brand perception.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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But the impact appeared concentrated in one area of the farm complex, with other nearby buildings left largely intact.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 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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Offer it your time and undivided attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Several staff members and students also spoke to Allen’s willingness to engage with them personally and give her undivided attention.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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And for a few hours on a Sunday morning at least, on a February day without the NFL or the NBA All-Star Game or the Daytona 500, this likeable group of American hockey players riveted a nation, and maybe even united the country.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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The oral arguments Wednesday were the latest twist in the sprawling Murdaugh saga that has riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and books.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Culex are more interested in biting birds rather than humans and are California’s primary spreader of West Nile virus.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The two-time Democratic presidential candidate is not interested in regulating AI or taxing its externalities.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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March 2026 Prose's debut novel is centered around Molly Gray, a 25-year-old maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, a five-star boutique hotel, who has an obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The choice of genre allows Cash to write an artful, often funny novel about the dysfunctional all-American Flynn family, centered on three insane teenage sisters.—
Malavika Kannan,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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