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also focussed
1
as in interested
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 concentrated
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 centered
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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Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
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a focused approach
a centered approach
a structured approach
a concentrated approach
an attentive approach
an organized approach
focused research
a focused effort
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Recent Examples of focused
Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
While many other teams were focused on consistency and winning early in the season, Logano and crew chief Paul Wolfe first had to figure out the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse body, which had some handling issues.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Though Christmas Eve dinner in Slovakia is generally focused on the Christmas carp, Knies’ parents elected for swordfish instead.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Yang is focused on settling into life in a new country and having English lessons.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Other units focused on rocket launch sites and ammunition stores.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
He was previously based in London as an international news editor focused on breaking news events and earlier the bureau chief for East and Central Europe, based in Warsaw.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
While many other teams were focused on consistency and winning early in the season, Logano and crew chief Paul Wolfe first had to figure out the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse body, which had some handling issues.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Though Christmas Eve dinner in Slovakia is generally focused on the Christmas carp, Knies’ parents elected for swordfish instead.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Yang is focused on settling into life in a new country and having English lessons.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Other units focused on rocket launch sites and ammunition stores.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
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What’s next The researchers involved in this study come from institutes around the world and are all interested in improving data systems for wildlife trade.—
Alice Catherine Hughes,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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Those interested in learning more about Ramona Kiwanis can contact Membership Chair Darryl Albertson at 858-449-8352.—
Maureen Robertson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As urban boosters and capitalists increasingly invested in industrialization, cities expanded and concentrated flammable commodities together in previously unprecedented ways.—
Justin Hawkins / Made by History,
TIME,
31 Jan. 2025
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Troy Fire Lieutenant Keith Young noted that concentrated oxygen and pressure inside hyperbaric chambers create an environment that can fuel combustion.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is intent on changing the script of American cities plagued by crime by implementing policy changes that have led to violent crime taking a tumble.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The program is the latest target of Trump political appointees intent on reversing even the most workaday decisions made by their predecessors.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson, 77, was more involved in decision-making throughout the season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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This is the first time PHA has pushed the private sector to get more involved in, Mike Gray, a spokesperson for the group, tells Axios, and some have already expressed an interest in doing so.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Fun fact: People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be wise, observant and resourceful, but can also be possessive, cautious and secretive, per the Chinese Language Institute.—
Alissa Widman Neese,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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Trust, someone who’s themselves, someone who’s observant and has their fingers on the pulse of the diff dynamics at camp, someone funny, someone strong both mentally and physically.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The brain of a neurodivergent person is wired for passions and novelty, which trigger the motivation to start and stay engaged with that interesting task, Nordmeyer said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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The French biochemicals company’s fortunes began to shift in recent years, especially after securing $15.8 million in funding in 2023 and attracting the attention of Citizens of Humanity—one of Orta’s more engaged and proactive clients.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some characteristics of helicopter parenting include being over attentive, micromanaging them, fighting all of their battles, and not giving them opportunities to fail and learn from those experiences.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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