FOCUSED Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

variants also focussed

Definition of focused

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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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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focused

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verb

variants also focussed

past tense of focus

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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Bleak realities aside, creators of color remain focused on the bigger issues #Emmyssowhite brought into view and hopeful of a tide that will once again turn in their favor. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 In a statement, spokesperson Kollin Crompton said GOP governors and candidates remain focused on lowering taxes, unleashing American energy and keeping communities safe. — Kevin Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

New dad Ekblad While all the talk on the Panthers’ roster has understandably focused on the injuries to Barkov and Marchand, the team was also without one of its top defensemen for the final two games of its season-opening road trip. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 Both have some strong offense, so this game should be focused on who can make a stop first. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for focused

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Adjective

Because every moment is narrated in Ugandan Sign Language and International Sign, Deaf travelers are more deeply immersed in the experience, and a welcome hush falls over the environment—which is, surprise, appreciated by the wildlife too.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
An estimated 4,600 people cycled through the three-day event to hear stories, take part in tribal dances, taste indigenous foods, and become immersed in a culture native to the land.

— Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of immersed

Verb

India accounted for more than half of the increase in the region’s rights fees since 2021, and 64% of all fees is now concentrated in the 12 most valuable rights packages.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
But the committee says the firm remains operationally concentrated in China, with its mainland subsidiary, Hunan Weibu, growing to 863 employees, or 62% of the company's global workforce.

— Eamon Javers, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of concentrated

Adjective

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
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

Definition of absorbed

Adjective

Yeun manages to keep his cool like an interested observer who throws out useful suggestions every now and then.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
In the memo, Demings notes several commissioners were interested in funding UCF – which received TDT for the first time three years ago to build a bigger Roth Tower at the Acrisure Bounce House.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of interested

Verb

As of early evening, the storm was centered about 90 miles south of Pensacola and moving to the north-northeast, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, the center said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Breakfast, served right before landing, centered around an omelet filled with feta and sweet potato with satellite bowls of fresh fruit and cereal.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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