variants
also focussing
variants
also focussing
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
Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
The announcement comes weeks after the California attorney general opened a civil rights probe into the county’s fire preparations and response, focusing on potential disparities in historically Black west Altadena.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Others argue that Beijing’s short-term priority is focusing more on AI adoption than development.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
That focusing on strengths, such as literature, humor, music and resilience, is a way of instilling confidence, honor and hope for the future, especially in impressionable youth.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Sophia Nguyen is coming on board as a staff writer, focusing on culture and the world of books.
—The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
But now, the startup is focusing on a China launch instead.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
A lot of that hinges on how Tréca Paris connects with the final consumer, rather than focusing on a business-to-business model, to which the company has previously been accustomed.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
In line with the maternity warrior’s energy, the film ended up not focusing only on the scary and the negative.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The defense did not call witnesses during the trial, instead focusing on making their case through cross-examination of prosecution witnesses and closing arguments.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
The announcement comes weeks after the California attorney general opened a civil rights probe into the county’s fire preparations and response, focusing on potential disparities in historically Black west Altadena.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Others argue that Beijing’s short-term priority is focusing more on AI adoption than development.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
That focusing on strengths, such as literature, humor, music and resilience, is a way of instilling confidence, honor and hope for the future, especially in impressionable youth.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Sophia Nguyen is coming on board as a staff writer, focusing on culture and the world of books.
—The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
But now, the startup is focusing on a China launch instead.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
A lot of that hinges on how Tréca Paris connects with the final consumer, rather than focusing on a business-to-business model, to which the company has previously been accustomed.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
In line with the maternity warrior’s energy, the film ended up not focusing only on the scary and the negative.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focusing
Adjective
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But most photonic systems keep light confined within tiny optical waveguides on the chip.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The optical range will weave in signature brand motifs such as the eagle and use refined hardware across acetate and metal styles.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While Montgomery isn’t concentrating on the results, his power has been on display recently.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Instead, professionals are now multitasking at a greater rate, and spending less of their days concentrating on complex problems.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Drones are using sonar, laser, optic and echo sound technology to look for debris on the ocean floor at depths of up to 6,000 metres.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Feb. 2026
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Eyeglasses Protect your eyeglasses and clear vision by using special optic cleaning cloths to remove smudges since microfiber cloths can cause delicate scratches on special anti-reflective and mirror coatings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone wondering how to make each hour in their workday riveting for television viewers.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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But what if the NFL did away with the not-exactly-riveting TV coin toss while also making coaches think twice about wanting to receive the ball in overtime?—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Granted, this is an ocular pat-down, not a metallurgical analysis.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some sufferers experience only the ocular symptoms without the pain, and others experience only the pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The data in question includes information on joint movements, speed, rotation, visual input, touch, pressure, and force.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Just like the verdant fields in Borrego Springs, San Diego County’s visual arts landscape will be in full bloom this season, with a bounty of vibrant exhibitions and events to keep art lovers busy all spring.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Focusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focusing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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