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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Police later cleared him as a suspect and refocused on another man.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
As governments refocus their policies to tackle conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, mental illness is often being sidelined as a secondary concern rather than as a primary component of brain health.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
That strategy now seems particularly farsighted, as more galleries have been closing various outposts, and refocusing on local art markets.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
In addition to refocusing its strategy, Comcast has changed up its leadership structure, including elevating Mike Cavanagh to co-CEO alongside Roberts.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
As governments refocus their policies to tackle conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, mental illness is often being sidelined as a secondary concern rather than as a primary component of brain health.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
That strategy now seems particularly farsighted, as more galleries have been closing various outposts, and refocusing on local art markets.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
In addition to refocusing its strategy, Comcast has changed up its leadership structure, including elevating Mike Cavanagh to co-CEO alongside Roberts.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refocus. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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