refocused

Definition of refocusednext
past tense of refocus

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocused
Verb
  • Her death exposed to the world a reality that Iranian women have faced and fought for since 1979, when the country transformed into an Islamic republic with religious law severely restricting women.
    Laurie Perez, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Louisville is at an interesting inflection point because, while bourbon tourism has transformed it, bourbon consumption globally has peaked, as younger generations drink less and tariffs impact American goods.
    Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In the first episode’s Elimination Challenge‚ which was focused on North Carolina’s state vegetable, sweet potatoes — Cochran cooked up a pork loin in the kitchen at La Belle Helene that wasn’t quite cooked through, landing her in the bottom three competitors.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
  • His anthological series debuted in 2022 and focused on the story of a therapist searching for her patient who vanished mysteriously into a dimension beyond reality.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The interior was redesigned with new modern enhancements and interactive videos to elevate the fan experience.
    Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Apple AirPods 4 Deal The AirPods 4 are redesigned to stay comfortable and stable all day long.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Idaho lawmakers narrowly agreed to send a bill aimed at lowering prices for first-time homebuyers to the governor’s desk on Thursday, continuing a late comeback for housing reform this legislative session.
    Mark Dee March 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Lawmakers have been debating a major tax incentive packaged aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois.
    Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Then-Councilmember Raul Peralez helped hold the deal together as construction deadlines loomed, the development changed hands and plans were revised.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The measure could be revised within 90 days.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
  • Burden of Justice was created by Jens Lapidus, a criminal defense attorney turned writer and showrunner, best known for his crime novel Snabba Cash (Easy Money), adapted as a film trilogy starring Joel Kinnaman and later reworked by Lapidus himself into a two-season Netflix series.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Growth hormones and genes that respond to stress were reworked, some lost, others boosted.
    David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The lion’s share appears to be directed toward the Florida Highway Patrol, with more than $100 million in potential funding listed in the ledger.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • With concerns about staffing shortages and fatigue, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airports to cut some flights over a 10-day stretch, before rescinding the order after the shutdown ended.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Refocused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refocused. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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