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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Yeah, just got to stay focused, stay ready, and go help the team win.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
And Maya Sofia Enciso has a quieter, more focused, manspreading energy as the brainy, ambitious and secretive Matt.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The news organization is becoming more focused on visual journalism and developing new revenue sources, particularly through companies investing in artificial intelligence, to cope with the economic collapse of many legacy news outlets.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The concept revolves around a massive orbital infrastructure capable of collecting solar energy in space and transmitting it to Earth via tightly focused microwave beams.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
When medications didn't work, Krause turned to focused ultrasound treatments at Penn Medicine.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
This spring, a few hours of focused work could make your home look dramatically different.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Moreover, the company remains focused on driving a shift in the mix to cloud.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
One moment that stuck with her involved a student who asked to do a senior project with Martin focused on domestic violence.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
For now, Buchanon is just focused on learning the scheme, his teammates and trying to impart some wisdom on the Horned Frogs’ younger offensive linemen.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Dinner is focused around a large wood burning oven, putting out deliciously charred meats and veggies, and there’s a vibrant after-work drinks scene that always has this place pumping.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
If elected, Swalwell said his role would be focused on affordability.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Much of this has focused on the most advanced semiconductor technology.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Bayliss Wagner is a data and investigative reporter focused on Texas government.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026
This is not a staging focused on hyper-realism but on providing a canvas for performance; Linda Buchanan’s set feels far more expansive than you’d have found on Chicago’s Music Row.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Discreet, quiet, and very focused on coffee.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Yeah, just got to stay focused, stay ready, and go help the team win.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
And Maya Sofia Enciso has a quieter, more focused, manspreading energy as the brainy, ambitious and secretive Matt.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The news organization is becoming more focused on visual journalism and developing new revenue sources, particularly through companies investing in artificial intelligence, to cope with the economic collapse of many legacy news outlets.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The concept revolves around a massive orbital infrastructure capable of collecting solar energy in space and transmitting it to Earth via tightly focused microwave beams.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
When medications didn't work, Krause turned to focused ultrasound treatments at Penn Medicine.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
This spring, a few hours of focused work could make your home look dramatically different.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Moreover, the company remains focused on driving a shift in the mix to cloud.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Star also offers a newsletter focused on Lee’s Summit news.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
One moment that stuck with her involved a student who asked to do a senior project with Martin focused on domestic violence.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
For now, Buchanon is just focused on learning the scheme, his teammates and trying to impart some wisdom on the Horned Frogs’ younger offensive linemen.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Dinner is focused around a large wood burning oven, putting out deliciously charred meats and veggies, and there’s a vibrant after-work drinks scene that always has this place pumping.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
If elected, Swalwell said his role would be focused on affordability.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Much of this has focused on the most advanced semiconductor technology.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Bayliss Wagner is a data and investigative reporter focused on Texas government.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026
This is not a staging focused on hyper-realism but on providing a canvas for performance; Linda Buchanan’s set feels far more expansive than you’d have found on Chicago’s Music Row.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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Despite the many improvements in virtual reality (VR) technology, with realistic visual and auditory content that makes the user feel immersed in the environment, the olfactory sense has not been as faithfully replicated in the medium.—
Shirl Leigh
March 31,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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He was named the District 3-6A Offensive Player of the Year, earned Texas Association of Basketball Coaches all-state and all-region honors and was nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Game.—
Charles Baggarly
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Birds of Paradise, an all-girl rock band that covers songs by artists ranging from the Beatles and the Grateful Dead to the Strokes and the Cranberries, met at La Jolla High School.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hungary lives in the countryside—only eight cities have a population exceeding a hundred thousand people—and that is where Magyar concentrated his attention.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Much of Colorado’s growth is now concentrated in a belt of counties stretching from Weld down to Elbert and El Paso counties, temporarily bypassing Arapahoe, which had the state’s biggest population loss in raw numbers.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 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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The low, undivided space holds jugs of cleaners and bulky items like backstock paper towels and toilet paper.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Offer it your time and undivided attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Bravo community is riveted by the latest scandal, which partly stems from Batula announcing her separation from Cooke in January.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Its handles stay cool for safe handling and are double-riveted for durability.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What many people are interested in, however, is what put him on the map — his arm.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Anyone interested in speaking at the hearings can fill out and submit an interest form online between April 20 and April 23.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The articles include a variety of topics centered around City Hall, including the Kansas City Fire Department, housing, development and public safety.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The war, Murphy said, has led to direct problems centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow, 21-mile-wide channel through which about 20% of the world’s oil travels after leaving key countries in the region.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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