focusing

ADJECTIVE

occupying

Synonyms

STRONG

absorbing attracting drawing engaging engrossing exacting exciting interesting monopolizing requiring utilizing

WEAK

concentrated upon concerned with

Antonyms

STRONG

boring repulsive unexciting unstimulating

WEAK

gone leaving removing

ADJECTIVE

refining

Synonyms

STRONG

civilizing clarifying cleaning cultivating distillation elevating honing improving perfecting polishing purifying sharpening

NOUN

concentration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorption combination consolidation

STRONG

application assembly centering centralization clustering compression concern congregation convergence converging debate deliberation fixing heed intensification narrowing need single-mindedness study unity

WEAK

amassing bringing to bear close attention coalescing compacting flocking huddling massing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

division parting separation severance

WEAK

dispersal scattering

Example Sentences

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It is understood police are concerned that witnesses might think they are focusing only on the allegation that Mountbatten-Windsor shared a confidential trade report with late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

During his April 21 confirmation hearing, Warsh emphasized the importance of focusing on underlying inflation rather than one-time price changes.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Officials are focusing on protecting the environment, as crews have teams measuring the extent of the flows and working with collaborating agencies, Katon said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Rollouts are set to begin this fall, primarily focusing on high-quality sporting goods and athletic specialty retailers, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“Ummm,” Kathy said, focusing primarily on her moshom.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

focusing

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