Synonyms of focuses

focuses

verb

variants or focusses

present tense third-person singular of focus

as in concentrates

to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective

try to focus your attention on the task at hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concentrates
• rivets
• centers
• fastens
• trains
• aims
• directs
• points
• homes (in on)
• levels
• attends
• heeds
• sets
• nails
• refocuses
• zeroes (in on)
• fixates (on)
• hones in (on)
• minds
• obsesses (over)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of focuses

Saturday’s first day of the Emmys saw awards presented to unscripted series, variety shows and specials shows and variety specials, while Sunday’s show focuses on dramas, comedies and limited series. — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Instead, Tehran’s new leverage focuses on the strait that is crucial to global oil and natural gas shipments and was seen as an international waterway before the war began. — Toqa Ezzidin, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

The Prime Forever collection focuses on keeping skin looking its best. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Minimalist makeup generally features little to no coverage and focuses on enhancing the skin’s natural features. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

The food-tech company Wonder focuses on delivery and takeout from restaurants cooked in its ghost kitchens. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

The program focuses on preserving Italian craftsmanship and developing manufacturing talent. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Federer is also deeply committed to his Roger Federer Foundation, which focuses on providing quality education for children. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Beachy's, the family's main restaurant downtown Caseville, serves burgers, fries, flatbread pizzas, wings and more, with Westin Bowles overseeing food operations, while Kyle Bowles focuses on the art and marketing. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026