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
  • The broadcaster and champion of the high street, who transformed the fortunes of Harvey Nichols, picks her favourites.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Almost two centuries later, scientists are still asking the same question, but our ability to answer it has been transformed.
    — Amy L. Scarpignato, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of transformed
Verb
  • In response to the letter, Logan said his office is focused on conducting a fair and secure election while noting that Election Day is a mere 18 days away.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • These platforms aren’t necessarily focused on helping consumers build healthy financial habits to build long-term wealth; instead, they’re primarily focused on engagement and dopamine.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of focused
Verb
  • Figure redesigned its hardware to support domestic tasks and commercial work, with manufacturing scale also a priority.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The park was redesigned in collaboration with the Wilton Rancheria, Yoche Dehe Wintun Nation and Shingle Springs Rancheria, according to a city news release.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of redesigned
Verb
  • Without the marketing budgets of Apple or Samsung, Nothing is spending on smaller, local projects aimed at its core customers.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Hundreds also turned out for a No Kings protest in Boise Saturday, one of 3,000 such events nationwide aimed at mobilizing early voters.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of aimed
Verb
  • The team revised Rotta’s face and coloring to bring him closer to Jabba while refining his muscular physique.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Titles, descriptions and other metadata for older videos and podcasts may also be revised to reflect the new terminology, while the original recordings, transcripts and captions will remain unchanged.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 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
  • Shoppers vied to get their hands on the iconic brand’s heritage denim, button-downs, khakis, and hoodies, all reworked with the sharp tailoring and sleek silhouettes Beckham is known for.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The two sides reworked Norvell’s deal in December 2024 after the Seminoles finished 2-10 in the program’s worst season in 50 years.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of reworked
Verb
  • Johan Enslin, an ARPA-E program director, envisions a grid in which power can be converted, directed and managed automatically—much like the way data are routed around the Internet—rather than merely stepped up or down.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Judd Apatow directed the Macdonald documentary, now streaming, and co-directed the one on Bamford, which premieres Friday.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of directed
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