refocused

verb

past tense of refocus
1
as in transformed

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2
as in focused

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocused
  1. transformed
  2. focused
  3. redesigned
  4. aimed
  5. revised
  6. pointed
  7. reworked
  8. directed
Verb
  • As fashion increasingly embraces AI, its frontend and backend operations are getting transformed into a more accessible and connected ecosystem.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The company credits him with helping guide major acquisitions that transformed Comcast from a small regional cable operator into an industry leader.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of transformed
Verb
  • Much of her time in the legislature has been focused on expanding educational access, criminal justice reform, workplace protections, consumer protections and cleaner air.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • His public events have focused on his pet projects in Washington, which have proven unpopular with voters.
    — STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of focused
Verb
  • Coffee companies and appliance makers have released new machines and redesigned capsules in recent months.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The interior was redesigned in Kevlar and suede, the most obvious changes being a new steering wheel and dashboard that clustered more of the gauges and controls around the driver.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of redesigned
Verb
  • The strikes also aimed to limit Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Israel says the strikes are aimed at militant targets and accuses Hamas of using civilians as human shields.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of aimed
Verb
  • The office of the president and the Transportation Ministry later revised that number downward to 69 dead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This story has been revised to reflect that Oracle's investment-grade credit rating is BBB-, according to S&P.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of revised
Verb
  • According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point.
    — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • It feels pointed at this point.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of pointed
Verb
  • The construction was reworked to offer improved support, and a new foam insole provides additional flexibility and comfort — all packaged together in a modern and sleek silhouette.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Since then, the company has moved swiftly to repair the launch facility and reworked its pad configuration.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of reworked
Verb
  • Bellisari directed an eight-play, 69-yard drive with Jones running it in from a yard out for the only score of the third quarter and the RedHawks trailed 17-14.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The backlash directed at me on social media was not unexpected, especially from MAGA-centric followers of Ryan who lauded him for calling out the vile media that dared criticize his stadium.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of directed
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