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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
Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Conrad asks Jere to come back with him, but Jeremiah is more focused on his brother's feelings toward his future wife.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Before the boy could receive it, Piotr Szczerek grabbed the souvenir and placed it in his wife's bag, who was seen smiling and appeared focused on her phone.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Eagles are driven, direct and goal-focused.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
There could be more turmoil ahead Trump has personally insulted Powell for months, but his administration now appears much more focused on the Fed’s broader structure.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Stay calm, focused, and peaceful.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Part of the presentation focused on helping people overcome their fear of being ostracized for having plants seen as too wild.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Armed with a core filled with exciting young pieces, the Giants are focused on building out for the future.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The program initially focused on reducing gun violence.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Rodnyansky’s narrative is not focused on the events themselves but on the people, human destinies, and art.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The new study focused on a group of TE sequences called MER11 found within primate genomes.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
For traders focused on events, historical trends can provide an edge.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The Benton Institute for Broadband and Society, a group focused on expanding affordable high-speed internet, has criticized the BEAD changes as bad for consumers.
—PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Tuesday's announcement is also the latest in a series of corporate break-ups as price-conscious shoppers shifting to cheaper alternatives such as private-labels force companies to pursue focused strategies.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Conrad asks Jere to come back with him, but Jeremiah is more focused on his brother's feelings toward his future wife.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Before the boy could receive it, Piotr Szczerek grabbed the souvenir and placed it in his wife's bag, who was seen smiling and appeared focused on her phone.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Eagles are driven, direct and goal-focused.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
There could be more turmoil ahead Trump has personally insulted Powell for months, but his administration now appears much more focused on the Fed’s broader structure.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Stay calm, focused, and peaceful.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Rethinking foam design Traditionally, foam design has focused on maintaining a constant stress plateau, with iterations aimed at optimizing mechanical properties alone.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Part of the presentation focused on helping people overcome their fear of being ostracized for having plants seen as too wild.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Armed with a core filled with exciting young pieces, the Giants are focused on building out for the future.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The program initially focused on reducing gun violence.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Rodnyansky’s narrative is not focused on the events themselves but on the people, human destinies, and art.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The new study focused on a group of TE sequences called MER11 found within primate genomes.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
For traders focused on events, historical trends can provide an edge.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The Benton Institute for Broadband and Society, a group focused on expanding affordable high-speed internet, has criticized the BEAD changes as bad for consumers.
—PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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HoneyBee Sage aimed to be that space to share knowledge as well as a business prototype for other entrepreneurs interested in herbalism.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Last month, Perry shared that the rocker is not interested in touring again.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Cortado, a new style of coffee drink Starbucks added earlier this year, is made with three ristretto shots of Blonde Espresso and steamed milk (ristretto espresso shots are smaller and more concentrated than traditional ones).—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The gap is even more concentrated at the leadership level.—
Vidya Plainfield,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This approach reveals new markets and business models centered on sustainability, wellness and regenerative practices.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The quake hit at a depth of about 7 miles and was centered roughly 40 miles southeast of Athens, where tremors were felt but no immediate damage or injuries were reported.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That Cregger is intent on leaving just what to the eye of the beholder is spot on.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those moves delivered immediate lift and gave us breathing room to invest in priorities like intent data, advocacy and analytics.—
Meghan Keough,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The production proved emotionally demanding for all involved.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of the 1,400 publications, more than half involved organizations affiliated with China's defense research and industrial base.—
DIDI TANG,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His observant approach to capturing the sights and sounds of New York’s Chinatown and Lower East Side — the streets packed with extras, the kitchens where Aishe works steaming and bustling — displays what can only be a documentarian’s attention to local detail and color.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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The series centers on Lily Hunter, an intrepid and observant eight-year-old weather detective voiced by Tandi Fomukong, who shares her investigations with her family and friends.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tug-of-war also channels a dog’s natural instincts of capturing prey, keeping them engaged.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Travis, both 35, became engaged in August 2023.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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