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as in to transform
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as in to focus
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Recent Examples of refocus
After achieving sobriety, Wayne refocused his energy on his personal growth and creative pursuits, launching a clothing brand called Namaste & Brand, formerly known as Nomaste & Sh*t.
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Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
But trying to refocus your life on things that are important to you is a good way of moving forward.
—Denise Maher, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2025
The eventual sale will refocus basketball at the center of the family’s sports investments as the Reinsdorfs are expected to retain ownership of the Bulls and the United Center for the foreseeable future.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Krispy Kreme is now accelerating plans to exit unprofitable partnerships, refocus on profitable channels (including supermarket and convenience partnerships), and pursue international franchise expansion.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
But trying to refocus your life on things that are important to you is a good way of moving forward.
—Denise Maher, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2025
The eventual sale will refocus basketball at the center of the family’s sports investments as the Reinsdorfs are expected to retain ownership of the Bulls and the United Center for the foreseeable future.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Krispy Kreme is now accelerating plans to exit unprofitable partnerships, refocus on profitable channels (including supermarket and convenience partnerships), and pursue international franchise expansion.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocus
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Velasco adapted and transformed the classroom at Dishchii’bikoh Community School to match the curriculum.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Creator @tinalemac shared her step-by-step process for transforming a plain IKEA mirror into a high-end replica using nothing more than tin foil and air-dry clay.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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In prior years, Russia focused on hitting Ukrainian power plants, whereas Kyiv focused on keeping them up as its Western backers hit Moscow with sanctions and global energy firms pulled out en masse.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Fox directed the Indigenous Women’s Voices Series, which focuses on the healing and empowerment of Native women and was released in 2020.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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In this meeting, board members revised and edited the new resolution in light of the superintendent’s decision.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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The initial job creation target has been revised from 750 to 560, with a goal of 700 jobs.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Rethinking foam design Traditionally, foam design has focused on maintaining a constant stress plateau, with iterations aimed at optimizing mechanical properties alone.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Other criticisms are aimed at what the soldiers are actually doing.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The show's youngest two children have been recast for the reboot, as Dewey, who was played by Erik Per Sullivan on the original series, will now be portrayed by Caleb Ellsworth-Clark.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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Even murder can be recast as heroism.—
Jonathan Alpert,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Since its discovery on July 1, 2025, by the Deep Random Survey remote telescope in Chile, part of the ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) project, scientists have raced to point telescopes toward the visitor as experts and the public are eager for a closer look.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Instead of guiding the audience from point A to point B and then to point C, the story loops back, with the beginning and end of the season starting and ending on similar notes.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Atlas responds to unexpected challenges mid-task, like adjusting when a box lid is closed or repositioning items on the fly – and can readjust itself.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Board members butted heads over whether to recommend a lower rate to commissioners, so that the board could avoid retroactively having to readjust the budget with a new tax rate.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
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Miller stresses that ThisWayUp isn't trying to reinvent therapy or compete with traditional mental health services.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Twelve years later, the hotel still commands relevance in a market that constantly reinvents itself.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refocus. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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