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
  • While analysts focused on softer net interest income, Cramer said CEO Charlie Scharf is successfully transforming the bank into a more diversified firm with stronger investment banking and advisory businesses.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Per the official logline, Season 2 expands the world beyond Sherwood and Nottingham into the treacherous courts of England, France, and Rome, transforming the outlaw rebellion into a high stakes battle for the soul of a kingdom.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of transform
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  • 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
Verb
  • Burnham wants to continue reducing net migration and voted in support of a bill that aims to further cut channel crossings and direct people to safer, legal routes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Maybe more, as Argentina aims to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cup titles since Brazil 64 years ago.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of aim
Verb
  • Drawing equally from the hip-hop and R&B that surrounded him growing up and the alternative and rock music that captured his imagination, Black Boy (Alternative) aims to recast Black identity as self-defined.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 10 July 2026
  • Olivia Colman, who portrayed Nick’s mother, was recast for the film, with Anna Maxwell Martin joining.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of recast
Verb
  • How can politicians point fingers when living standards are falling and politics, as a whole, isn’t working for them?
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 July 2026
  • And if the honest answer is that the customer's environment will undercut your product, have the discipline to point them somewhere better.
    — Jatin Narang, Forbes.com, 17 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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