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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Irene Wright, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
With the increase in the needs of the immigrant community, Ortiz said her organization is forced to reallocate and refocus resources.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Still, the spate of outdoor deaths has posed an early test for the Mamdani administration, raising questions about whether the city could have done more and refocusing criticisms about the new mayor’s relative lack of managerial experience.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Still, the spate of outdoor deaths has posed an early test for the Mamdani administration, raising questions about whether the city could have done more and refocusing criticisms about the new mayor's relative lack of managerial experience.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refocus. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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