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 Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, founded by Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, is refocusing on AI-powered biomedical research.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
This project comes at a time when Greenfield is leaning into community and refocusing his outward energy while working on finding inner peace.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The 2025 award show was completely reimagined and refocused to relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
With that risk receding, investors can refocus on corporate earnings and economic fundamentals rather than political interference at the central bank.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
This project comes at a time when Greenfield is leaning into community and refocusing his outward energy while working on finding inner peace.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The 2025 award show was completely reimagined and refocused to relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
With that risk receding, investors can refocus on corporate earnings and economic fundamentals rather than political interference at the central bank.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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 6 Feb. 2026.
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