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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The projector's upper slate is reported to boast the world's thinnest HD optical engine featuring the smallest DLP chip.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
8 Jan. 2025
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The report also alleges that Genki confirmed the existence of an optical sensor, and that fans the flames of existing speculation that the Joy-Con may double as a mouse, sort of how the Legion Go 2 TrueStrike controller does.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 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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Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The first symptom to appear is diabetes mellitus, usually diagnosed around age six, and optic atrophy (progressive vision loss) around age 11.—
Carisa Brewster,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The hope is that these batteries could be used in medical devices requiring long-term energy without recharging or replacement, such as ocular implants, hearing aids and pacemakers, as well as in spacecraft and satellites or remote sensors where maintenance is impractical.—
Jess Thomson,
Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2024
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The company continues to focus on developing its melanocortin receptor programs and is engaged in discussions with potential partners for its products for ocular conditions.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Now, the visual discovery engine is taking these predictions one step further with its Pinterest Palette, which for 2025 includes a set of bubbly, cheery hues that carefully balance a feeling of optimism and sophistication.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
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This strategy taps into several key features that drive online shopping behaviors: engaging visual content, real-time interaction and immediacy.—
Ismael El Qudsi,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Focusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focusing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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