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 Yum Brands is expected to refocus on topline growth through an international expansion of Taco Bell and the rollout of a KFC loyalty program, UBS added. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 7 July 2026 Owner Carlos Suárez told CharlotteFive the decision was voluntary and a chance to refocus on what started it all — baking. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for refocus

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Verb

Insilico is showing how companies can move from an impressive AI proof of concept to the infrastructure, platforms and business models needed to transform an entire industry.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
In time—if the proof is found, if biological intelligence is discovered in the void—we may all be transformed the same way.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of transform

Verb

The project, which involves a partnership between the University of Miami Rosenstiel School and other researchers, focuses on collecting floating coral egg and sperm bundles.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Andrew’s research now largely focuses on how brain function is associated with various mental states—in particular, religious and mystical experiences.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of focus

Verb

The software controlling the car’s adaptive suspension, stability control, and even the electronic differential has been revised to enable a sharper feel.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
During the call, founder and CEO Elon Musk disclosed that the company’s internal revenue projections had been revised upward since the June IPO.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of revise

Verb

According to Deadline, Henry grew older and developed some athletic skills that required recasting.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Following Ariana Grande’s departure from the spotlight, the producers of Sunday in the Park with George confirm in a new statement that Grande’s role in the musical revival will be recast.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of recast

Verb

If your architecture’s arrows point the wrong way (any module can call any module, everything is public, boundaries exist only on a slide from 2019), the agent gets you to the wall faster.

— Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Below the equator, point your tripod south and angle to your degrees of latitude south).

— Lucie McCormick, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 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

Fred Smith’s hub-and-spoke distribution system revolutionized package delivery at Federal Express, and Jeff Bezos’s Amazon reinvented logistics for the e-commerce era.

— Ted Leonsis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Chefs nationwide are reinventing classics and introducing bold new flavors.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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