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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Joshua's parents are now focusing their energy into remembering him through fundraising events.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Alongside the curiosity and wholehearted appreciation, these fans see another benefit of focusing on the algae: It leads to the truth.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

The research program was framed around finding solutions to climate change while keeping fossil fuels in play, focusing heavily on carbon capture.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

He gradually learned to meld his storytelling with the faster pace of jokes but things didn’t fully click until he stopped focusing on his Irish life and shifted back to his home turf.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Since my slime stuff is at Mom’s, I’m focusing on getting ready for the recital and practicing my music instead.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

focusing

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