Thesaurus results for REFOCUS

refocus

verb

Definition of refocus

as in to transform

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as in to focus

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Recent Examples of refocus The shift and refocus on open-source may also reflect an attempt by Meta to try to regain momentum after recent models have fallen short of systems from OpenAI and Anthropic. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 While Collins tries to refocus the conversation back on his conservative agenda, Democrats are working hard to ensure voters don’t forget about the drama. — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 For the $20 billion-dollar parent company an outright sale would mark a complete exit from African sugar, freeing up capital to refocus on its core European foods divisions and flagship retail engine, Primark. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Defensive standout Micah Parsons (+1600) seeks to refocus post-injury, while Aaron Donald (+850) is a speculative entry, with rumors of a potential return from retirement. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for refocus

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Verb

Under his leadership, CME transformed from a floor-trading exchange into a global derivatives giant.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The mood of the season was taking a very pragmatic and utilitarian item, and transforming it into something much more decorative and fashun.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of transform

Verb

Some participants loved the program, which, like EST, took place over four days and focused on personal transformation.

— Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
Reddington is focusing on the allegation that Clancy crushed pills and placed them in lemonade as part of her suicide attempt.

— Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of focus

Verb

That new rule requires specific formatting for envelopes containing mail ballots — which may force some jurisdictions to completely revise theirs — and makes states use an electronic system to identify to the Postal Service who is voting by mail.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
This story has been revised to reflect that bidding for properties in June posted its strongest monthly improvement in a year, according to JLL.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of revise

Verb

Beijing aims to transform the region into a high-altitude green energy powerhouse, with projects that include a $168 billion megadam, currently under construction, that could stretch the limits of what human engineering has achieved.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
This shift aims to secure more predictable, recurring revenue and higher user retention, mitigating the volatility of hardware sales.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of aim

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These tragic flashpoints were mythologized into persecution stories, recast by right-wing Christian leaders not as tragic consequences of radical defiance but as proof of an evil secular government at war with faith and freedom.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026
The verdict deepens concerns over eroding civil liberties in Hong Kong, as authorities recast public Tiananmen remembrance as a security threat and foreign governments warn of deteriorating freedoms in the city.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of recast

Verb

Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A price change may point you toward a better version of the plan.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
While keeping the knee lifted, point your toes away from you, then pull them back toward your shin three to five times.

— Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of point

Verb

But in watermarking the text, AI systems readjust the probability of each of those possible words, biasing the model subtly in favor of some words over others.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Parent-child relationships are often taken for granted as the child grows into adulthood and both sides have to readjust to different expectations.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

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