Thesaurus results for FOCUSSING

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adjective

variants also focussing

as in optical

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focusing

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verb

variants also focussing

present participle of focus

as in concentrating

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 focusing

Verb

The kit includes the XL15 lens, detachable light, focusing stand, μRuler M, i-SEEING app, and carrying case. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 During that review, look at the major components of your financial life rather than focusing only on your investment portfolio. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 To its credit, Oschin architect ZGF has done its best to keep the shuttle gallery’s dark, cavernous architecture in the background; focusing attention on the Endeavour while transporting visitors to another realm. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Goldfarb — who clearly still has a soft spot for his years focusing on outerwear, when his hands were more directly on the wheel — recalled another jacket adventure, this time with the JL Colebrook brand. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 In response, design studios, such as Nuvolari Lenard, are focusing on creating deeply personal floating sanctuaries. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 Rather than focusing exclusively on demonstrations, the courses guide you through practical projects. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026 But in a sports world toxically focused on legacies and championships, there’s a certain level of freedom in just … focusing on the smaller picture. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026 For example, the kill switch metaphor hides the complexity of advanced AI models by focusing on the fact that a model can be on or off. — Trent Wintermeier, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for focusing

Adjective

Researchers also envision ultra-fast optical switches and energy transport without losses at room temperature.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Temasek was among the cornerstone investors in optical-components manufacturer Zhongji Innolight's multibillion-dollar initial public offering in July.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of optical

Verb

More missiles, many more options This would significantly expand the ship’s ability to protect an entire naval task group, rather than primarily concentrating on defending itself and nearby assets.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Those qualities are attractive, but concentrating exclusively on them directs many investors toward the same narrow set of service companies.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of concentrating

Adjective

One example is optic neuritis, which is inflammation of the optic nerve that can interrupt electrical signals carrying visual information from the eye to the brain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Approximately four months after starting the medication, Engel was diagnosed with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of optic

Verb

The biggest news going into the second week of this year’s riveting French Open?

— Corey Seymour, Vogue, 1 June 2026
Pomona native and Cal Poly grad who flew Navy F-18s successfully launches as pilot of NASA’s riveting Artemis II mission around the moon, the first such voyage since the Apollo program in 1972.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026

Definition of riveting

Adjective

Dawson turned the feedback into a visual installation featuring hundreds of handwritten words on sticky notes representing the community's hopes and aspirations.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
That setup, thanks in large part to Pask’s meticulous set-dressing, gives Crystal and his director Scott Ellis a potent visual metaphor.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026