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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
Ashley Paul, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
For Longbow, the Speedster offers a glimpse of a lighter, more focused electric future.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
His son looks just as focused, especially after the two exchange words.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Traders are instead more focused on whether the regulator will follow through on a commitment to lift foreign ownership limits, currently capped at 49%.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In a statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics hailed the guidance as focused on whole foods for kids.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Concurrently, Vichy remains focused on its LiftActiv Collagen 16 franchise, including a new Eye Serum to its vegetarian eggshell Collagen Supplements.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The image captures Mellisa moving through festive surroundings with focused determination, presenting a figure who maintains sharp composure amid surrounding chaos.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
And Kidman has been very focused on her family life since the split.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The museum, focused on the arts, history and technology, will draw tourists and scholars from around the world.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The company is also focused on aesthetics and safety.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The result of that, the former late-night host said, is that some people aren't focused on making people laugh.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Soldiers will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure and allowing local law enforcement to remain focused on community safety and investigative responsibilities, according to a news release from the governor's office.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Underscore was launched in 2021 by Michael Green, Reza Izad and Dan Weinstein, and has focused on the burgeoning creator economy space.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani had focused on the cost of living throughout his campaign, promising rent freezes and free childcare and buses.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
For Longbow, the Speedster offers a glimpse of a lighter, more focused electric future.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
His son looks just as focused, especially after the two exchange words.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Traders are instead more focused on whether the regulator will follow through on a commitment to lift foreign ownership limits, currently capped at 49%.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In a statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics hailed the guidance as focused on whole foods for kids.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Concurrently, Vichy remains focused on its LiftActiv Collagen 16 franchise, including a new Eye Serum to its vegetarian eggshell Collagen Supplements.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The image captures Mellisa moving through festive surroundings with focused determination, presenting a figure who maintains sharp composure amid surrounding chaos.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
And Kidman has been very focused on her family life since the split.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
While our immigration enforcement should be focused on apprehending and prosecuting violent criminals to make our communities safer, these ICE actions are doing the opposite and making our state less safe.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The museum, focused on the arts, history and technology, will draw tourists and scholars from around the world.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The company is also focused on aesthetics and safety.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The result of that, the former late-night host said, is that some people aren't focused on making people laugh.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Soldiers will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure and allowing local law enforcement to remain focused on community safety and investigative responsibilities, according to a news release from the governor's office.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Underscore was launched in 2021 by Michael Green, Reza Izad and Dan Weinstein, and has focused on the burgeoning creator economy space.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani had focused on the cost of living throughout his campaign, promising rent freezes and free childcare and buses.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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To further feel immersed in the calming environment, my family and I took full advantage of the spa on-site—including massage and facial treatments, a Finnish sauna, steam room, and indoor pool.—
Livia Caligor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The former all-girls Catholic school was built in 1906 on the South Side.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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The couple coordinated in sleek, all-black looks.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Farpoint and its partner MCZ Development first concentrated on filling the eight-story property’s office space, now 98% leased, Katz said.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Manhattan has seen only a handful of nine-figure home sales, nearly all concentrated in Midtown towers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 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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An undivided lower sash and a window seat take maximum advantage of the serene exterior view.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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What Kerr looks forward to the most is giving her undivided attention to her son and daughter.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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While millions are riveted by Sunday’s seven-minute jewelry heist of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre, another major sizable snatching, the 1990 break-in at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, resurfaced in the news in a different way.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Adelsons’ involvement in the murder case’s tangled web has riveted those in the state capital — and thousands of internet true crime sleuths — for nearly a decade.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Findings connected to Ancient Rome continue to provide compelling insights not just for scientists and academics, but for interested travelers and the public at large.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Feed is a development program for younger drivers interested in Formula 4 racing.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Shin Si-ah in a bittersweet high-school romance centered on a girl with anterograde amnesia whose memories reset each morning.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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The official described Syria’s position as centered on restoring sovereignty and preventing further escalation.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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