refocus
verb
re·fo·cus
(ˌ)rē-ˈfō-kəs 
refocused; refocusing; refocuses
1
: to focus again
2
: to change the emphasis or direction of
had refocused his life
Examples of refocus in a Sentence
She refocused her energies toward a career in music.
He needs to refocus his attention on his schoolwork.
Sports are not a priority now. You need to refocus and improve your grades.
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The summit’s comeback is in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry.
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Evan Burke, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Prince William will head to Brazil next week for an award ceremony for his multimillion-dollar environmental prize, hoping to refocus attention away from his uncle Andrew and one of the most bruising royal scandals in recent history.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
Geralt asks again, refocusing his concern on the well-being of his friend.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
In the early 2020s, ancestors of the founder worked to bring the brand back to life, refocusing on the original cast-iron products that cooks loved.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
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Evan Burke, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Prince William will head to Brazil next week for an award ceremony for his multimillion-dollar environmental prize, hoping to refocus attention away from his uncle Andrew and one of the most bruising royal scandals in recent history.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
Geralt asks again, refocusing his concern on the well-being of his friend.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
In the early 2020s, ancestors of the founder worked to bring the brand back to life, refocusing on the original cast-iron products that cooks loved.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refocus. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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