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 team will reset and refocus, with open time in the weight room to stay in shape, visits to the training room to heal and time in the classroom as finals approach.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, Arcade Fire, and Drake sought to turn the page on negative press by refocusing attention on their talents.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The poet hopes to refocus attention on these issues affecting children with her next performance.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The pandemic and its lockdowns keenly refocused our attention, and how our bodies and minds respond to interior spaces.
—Francesca Perry, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, Arcade Fire, and Drake sought to turn the page on negative press by refocusing attention on their talents.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The poet hopes to refocus attention on these issues affecting children with her next performance.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The pandemic and its lockdowns keenly refocused our attention, and how our bodies and minds respond to interior spaces.
—Francesca Perry, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refocus
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refocus. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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