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
Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Silas Allen is an education reporter focusing on challenges and possible solutions in Fort Worth’s school system.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
News organizations should do the same, focusing more often on the issues and not the war of words; on common ground and not extreme views.
—Evan Thies, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
In a statement Monday on the appointment, Macy’s said Chavez spent his more than 45-year career in the retail industry focusing on luxury.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Tony East is a reporter who covers professional basketball in Indiana, focusing on the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.
—Tony East, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Per Shots News, after focusing on their feature film Dead Shot, the Guard Brothers returned to the advertising industry, signing with the production company Merman for representation in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The Lakers aren’t content with their recent surge, focusing on the process more than the results.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
By focusing on sustainable and impactful solutions, the Foundation observes the long-term positive effects of these investments on military communities throughout the region.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
In a period when most high end e-tailers were focusing on the top tier of clients only, and dropping contemporary and mid-level brands, Zalando continued to push these brands.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Silas Allen is an education reporter focusing on challenges and possible solutions in Fort Worth’s school system.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
News organizations should do the same, focusing more often on the issues and not the war of words; on common ground and not extreme views.
—Evan Thies, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
In a statement Monday on the appointment, Macy’s said Chavez spent his more than 45-year career in the retail industry focusing on luxury.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Tony East is a reporter who covers professional basketball in Indiana, focusing on the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.
—Tony East, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Per Shots News, after focusing on their feature film Dead Shot, the Guard Brothers returned to the advertising industry, signing with the production company Merman for representation in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The Lakers aren’t content with their recent surge, focusing on the process more than the results.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
By focusing on sustainable and impactful solutions, the Foundation observes the long-term positive effects of these investments on military communities throughout the region.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focusing
Adjective
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Analog inputs: 3 pairs of balanced XLR stereo; 1 pair of unbalanced RCA stereo Digital inputs (w/DAC Module Installed) 1 x optical; RJ45; Wi-Fi; HDMI with eARC Control: RS-232.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Generations of design successors have insisted that pie charts are difficult to read and even amount to optical informatic illusions, but we are still stuck with them.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Then, if the brain released dopamine and acetylcholine, an optic fiber would flash.—
Elana Spivack,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2025
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some of these elements add to the experience; others — like the footage of other people recounting their own ocular misadventures — actively detract from it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, heavy alcohol consumption can increase the risk of ocular hypertension.—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Shakira was heavily involved as an artist, [with] a big visual voice in the process.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, The New Yorker earned two ASME Awards for Design, Photography, and Illustration, which recognize visual excellence.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Focusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focusing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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