refocus

verb

Definition of refocusnext
1
as in to transform

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2
as in to focus

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Recent Examples of refocus If the former shows a reduction in the rate, however, then the latter could be refocused on a rate cut, even if the current odds of an actual reduction appear slim now. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Eventually, Scott put them in school to refocus on her writing and to avoid isolating them from peers because of their family’s wealth, a close friend told Vogue. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 June 2026 On Running is refocusing its efforts on run specialty, and has its upcoming Cloudsurfer 3 release date set for this fall. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 Maybe he was distracted by his wife’s pregnancy and can refocus now that their child is out. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for refocus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocus
  1. transform
  2. focus
  3. revise
  4. aim
  5. recast
  6. point
  7. readjust
  8. reinvent
Verb
  • Task-specific intelligence, multi-modal sensing and real-time computing can transform the speed and agility with which companies can sense and respond to their external environment.
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • For the three-day event, Cal Expo transformed into an X Games hub, where some of the world’s best BMX bike, skateboard and motocross athletes competed across 18 events.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of transform
Verb
  • Chen’s work focuses on using seismological data to improve methods to identify and monitor nuclear tests.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • In the meantime, Wall Street is focusing on core engagement and topline metrics to see if Netflix can stay on top of its targets.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of focus
Verb
  • The exchange recently revised its rules for new public companies to become part of the index, allowing the space and AI company to be included within a month of going public.
    — CJ Haddad, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • The city will once again revise its sale of the Oakland Coliseum complex, transferring ownership of the East Bay’s most notable property to a development group that will no longer need to pay for all of it right away.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of revise
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  • Andrew Malick, who specializes in urban apartment construction aimed at moderate-income residents, agreed that the flat stated rents with the concessions essentially mean lower rents.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • In an era where youth sports can cost parents thousands of dollars, a new no-cost league in the historic Northeast neighborhoods launched by the Kansas City Current aims to break down the financial barrier.
    — PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Definition of aim
Verb
  • Olivia Colman, who portrayed Nick’s mother, was recast for the film, with Anna Maxwell Martin joining.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Recounts often vary from initial vote tallies by a few votes because of operator error recasting the ballot and because voters’ markings on ballots are sometimes unclear to the machine — think hanging chad, only the Scantron version.
    — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
Definition of recast
Verb
  • Anthropic has already described abuse cases that point in the same direction.
    — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • To figure out which one is the right fit for you, CNBC Select created a flowchart that can point you in the right direction.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of point
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  • 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
  • After their convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia that sent them on to the knockout rounds, however, many are starting to readjust their expectations regarding the ceiling of this squad.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Definition of readjust
Verb
  • Director Roland Emmerich's genius, however, was reinventing Wells' sci-fi classic for the blockbuster age.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 July 2026
  • Right now, they’re being reinvented with even more minimalist designs.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
Definition of reinvent

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