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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
ABC News, 1 June 2026
But merger enforcement should remain focused on competition and the potential for consumer and worker harm — the core pillars of antitrust — not political disagreements over content or viewpoint.
—Bill Lockyer, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Storm chances continue, but coverage may become more focused west of I-35, where moisture and lift will be greatest.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The rest of Big Mama is overly focused on a big, big love, Fleetwood Mac-style.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
His colleagues and students describe him as hyper-focused, emotional, and not particularly interested in status or titles.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
The same source noted that the inquiry is related to multiple questions that emerged from Carroll’s litigation, including issues surrounding testimony about outside financial support, but is not solely focused on Carroll, and had only emerged as an investigation in recent weeks.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Simply defined, a microcredential records a focused learning experience, usually offered partly or entirely online, generally with shorter duration than an on-campus course and usually with considerable flexibility in scheduling.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
So the study represents a focused area of research in studying how disease expressed itself in non-adults in Copper Age Iberia.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
McCarthy hasn't acted much since The Wire ended, as he's been focused on his filmmaking.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
One is focused on Juliette in the present day, and the other explores pre-apocalyptic life before the silos.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 June 2026
In offices increasingly focused on leadership presence and executive confidence, that constant softening can quietly undermine how women are perceived.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
The team says that there have been efforts in the past to study walking fish, but they have been focused on a single species.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
The creators of ThermoShift focused on a multifunctional design aimed to solve this dilemma.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
His platform focused on issues like addressing public safety and the opioid epidemic.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
These activities focused on promoting social cohesion, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Adjective
The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province, where 264 of the cases have been recorded, Congo’s Ministry of Health said.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
But merger enforcement should remain focused on competition and the potential for consumer and worker harm — the core pillars of antitrust — not political disagreements over content or viewpoint.
—Bill Lockyer, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Storm chances continue, but coverage may become more focused west of I-35, where moisture and lift will be greatest.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The rest of Big Mama is overly focused on a big, big love, Fleetwood Mac-style.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
His colleagues and students describe him as hyper-focused, emotional, and not particularly interested in status or titles.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
The same source noted that the inquiry is related to multiple questions that emerged from Carroll’s litigation, including issues surrounding testimony about outside financial support, but is not solely focused on Carroll, and had only emerged as an investigation in recent weeks.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Simply defined, a microcredential records a focused learning experience, usually offered partly or entirely online, generally with shorter duration than an on-campus course and usually with considerable flexibility in scheduling.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
So the study represents a focused area of research in studying how disease expressed itself in non-adults in Copper Age Iberia.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Verb
Food and drink The culinary strategy is focused on hyperlocal ingredients and sustainability.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
McCarthy hasn't acted much since The Wire ended, as he's been focused on his filmmaking.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
One is focused on Juliette in the present day, and the other explores pre-apocalyptic life before the silos.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 June 2026
In offices increasingly focused on leadership presence and executive confidence, that constant softening can quietly undermine how women are perceived.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
The team says that there have been efforts in the past to study walking fish, but they have been focused on a single species.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
The creators of ThermoShift focused on a multifunctional design aimed to solve this dilemma.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
His platform focused on issues like addressing public safety and the opioid epidemic.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
These activities focused on promoting social cohesion, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Surgeons who participate in research, teach, and attend specialty conferences are more immersed in ongoing performance review and improvement.—
Mathias P. Bostrom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With their sleek all-black exterior, the Under Armour Men’s Charged Rogue 5 Sneakers will pair with just about everything in your suitcase, all while keeping your feet impossibly comfortable day in and day out.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Nor has her embarrassing failure to win confirmation of Vincent DeMore, a former prosecutor, to the Massachusetts Parole Board through the unusually compliant all-Democrat Governor’s Council.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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While much of those gains are concentrated in a few select sectors like health care, those two reports prompted some cautious optimism about hiring picking back up in 2026.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The data also reveal how tightly this contamination is concentrated around Kantamanto, pinpointing the market as the epicenter.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 May 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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Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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In just over 70 minutes, Daisies touches on it all, making a delectable film that deserves your undivided attention.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The decision marks the latest twist in the sprawling Murdaugh saga that has riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and best-selling books.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The story of the Murdaugh family has riveted people far beyond South Carolina Lowcountry.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Together, Larry and Billie Jean King founded World TeamTennis, after Billie Jean was long interested in a team format for the sport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Because of season 6’s success, more people were interested in watching season 7.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The series wasn’t directly based on a Rice book but centered on her in-universe secret society that monitors supernatural beings and whose representatives (like Justin Kirk’s Raglan James) have shown up in IWTV and The Mayfair Witches.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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The internal complaint and the EEOC charge centered on discrimination regarding paternity leave, disability and race.—
Chase Jordan
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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