Thesaurus results for REFOCUSED

refocused

verb

past tense of refocus

as in transformed

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as in focused

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Yet there is a strong argument that this was the moment for both of those clubs to push for Skubal, who could have transformed the Brewers, in particular, the way CC Sabathia did in 2008.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Software developers, whose profession has been transformed by AI and suffered dramatic job losses since 2022, are back in demand with postings rising 14%.

— Irina Anghel, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of transformed

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His initial mission focused on protecting service members, developing drones to clear buildings instead of people.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Wiener has sought to position himself as a congressional candidate focused on practical public policy solutions without abandoning progressive ideology.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of focused

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Recently redesigned, the best-selling Beis Weekender Bag is now lighter while maintaining its signature smart organization.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Research shows 84% of organizations have not redesigned a single job around AI, even as most expect meaningful automation within three years.

— Lital Marom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of redesigned

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Stefan Rittner, senior portfolio manager at Allianz Global Investors, said markets were more likely to accept measures that improve productivity, labor supply and long-term growth than spending aimed mainly at supporting consumption.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
That same year, Wolfram set out on an ambitious new direction in science aimed at understanding the origins of complexity in nature.

— Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of aimed

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Moderna subsequently revised its application to seek full vaccine approval for adults aged 50 to 64 and accelerated approval for adults aged 65 and older.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of revised

Verb

Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage’s original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Her black Roberto Cavalli dress, from the label’s Fall/Winter 2000 collection, was reworked for the star by Fausto Puglisi and featured a gold vertebrae on the back.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of reworked

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On matchdays, supporters are funnelled away from it — directed along longer routes, past new apartment blocks from the post-Olympic regeneration.

— Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
The representative directed the Statesman to Costco’s list of upcoming openings, which included multiple stores planned to open in August and one in October, but no mention of a Meridian store.

— Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026

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