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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
Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Our clients can remain confident that our mission and leadership remain entirely focused on their success.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
This includes a focused scan – a quicker, 30-minute MRI that examines your head to your mid-thigh – plus a blood panel assessment to get a general sense of where your health is.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The belief is that intense, focused segments help ingrain the principles the Gators live by on the court.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
The city will now issue a request for architectural firms to be considered to work alongside another consultant hired in January, who is more focused on construction.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The new federal directive doesn’t mention crime, and appears largely focused on IDOT’s traditional role of overseeing rail safety from an infrastructure and accident perspective, a point emphasized by the governor’s office.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The fact that this president is so focused on Iran and Venezuela — has no interest in helping people here at home — is absolutely heartbreaking.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
The Horns were focused but the afterglow of Thursday’s 79-71 first round win over BYU stll hung in the air.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Political parties in the Scandinavian country largely focused on domestic issues during the election campaign, including the state of the economy, clean drinking water and food and fuel prices.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The system locks onto moving aerial targets and keeps the energy focused during engagement.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Traders and investors are laser-focused on the inflation being kindled by higher oil prices.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
It’s currently focused on classes of drugs that treat neurological and autoimmune diseases.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Original ChopShop is a fast-casual chain focused on meals made from whole ingredients.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
In its early years, the City Council focused on what Budge described as cleaning up Rancho Cordova’s image and building the structure of a new local government.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Bart Ney, who has spent the majority of his 30-year career at CalTrans, has focused on one of the busiest and biggest overpasses in the world.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The housing bill has also taken a backseat, at least in terms of media coverage and discussion, as Republicans have been more focused on national voter ID legislation.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Our clients can remain confident that our mission and leadership remain entirely focused on their success.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
This includes a focused scan – a quicker, 30-minute MRI that examines your head to your mid-thigh – plus a blood panel assessment to get a general sense of where your health is.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The belief is that intense, focused segments help ingrain the principles the Gators live by on the court.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
The city will now issue a request for architectural firms to be considered to work alongside another consultant hired in January, who is more focused on construction.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The new federal directive doesn’t mention crime, and appears largely focused on IDOT’s traditional role of overseeing rail safety from an infrastructure and accident perspective, a point emphasized by the governor’s office.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The fact that this president is so focused on Iran and Venezuela — has no interest in helping people here at home — is absolutely heartbreaking.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
The Horns were focused but the afterglow of Thursday’s 79-71 first round win over BYU stll hung in the air.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Collins and Shaheen focused their previous proposal on allowing people with private and employer-based health insurance to buy a month’s supply of insulin at $35 or less.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Political parties in the Scandinavian country largely focused on domestic issues during the election campaign, including the state of the economy, clean drinking water and food and fuel prices.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The system locks onto moving aerial targets and keeps the energy focused during engagement.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Traders and investors are laser-focused on the inflation being kindled by higher oil prices.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
It’s currently focused on classes of drugs that treat neurological and autoimmune diseases.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Original ChopShop is a fast-casual chain focused on meals made from whole ingredients.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
In its early years, the City Council focused on what Budge described as cleaning up Rancho Cordova’s image and building the structure of a new local government.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Bart Ney, who has spent the majority of his 30-year career at CalTrans, has focused on one of the busiest and biggest overpasses in the world.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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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
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And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Former fan-favorite Bland, a two-time Mountain West all-conference selection while at San Diego State, in 127 career games started 95 contests.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The last time two Americans exited the orbital outpost together was in May 2025, when astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers completed a rare all-women spacewalk.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The idol system, concentrated around what’s known as the big four companies—HYBE, SM, JYP, and YG—is coming off as sluggish and conservative.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Refineries differ somewhat from drilling in that they are partly concentrated in Texas (Houston, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, and Dallas) but also have a large presence in Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Minneapolis, San Francisco, and Bellingham, Wash.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 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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Grace detailed her thoughts about the case that has riveted Americans as part of her opening keynote conversation Friday at Variety’s inaugural True Crime Summit at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
13 Mar. 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
Adjective
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The person who is most interested in me getting married is my daughter.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Those interested in seeing the show can find more information and purchase tickets on DCPA's website here.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The investigation by Pirro's office centered on brief testimony last June by Powell before the Senate Banking Committee, when he was asked about cost overruns on the Fed's extensive building renovations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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As the consequences of that initial act spread through the household, the story develops through status, bloodline and resentment, building into a period drama centered on betrayal, ambition and the struggle for position within the family.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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