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 governor has transformed Connecticut from a state known for chronic budget problems into one with stronger reserves, improving pensions, and better credit ratings.
    — Kevin McNabola, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Imagine a 350-foot-tall orb that can be transformed into virtually anything, from a harvest moon rising over the Strip to a giant snow globe to a tank of undulating jellyfish.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of transformed
Verb
  • Many of their concerns focused on how the bill would affect their livelihoods or cultural practices.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Qidi Box also functions as a four-spool filament dryer capable of reaching 149 degrees F, which immediately made the entire package feel more engineering-focused than hobby-oriented.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of focused
Verb
  • The interiors were redesigned, too, but many original details were carefully retained.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026
  • To solve this manufacturing bottleneck, Thea Energy—a spinout from Princeton University—has redesigned the stellarator using flat, high-temperature superconducting magnets.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of redesigned
Verb
  • And last month, Washington banned new humanoid and quadruped robot imports from foreign manufacturers, calling them a national security risks – in a move aimed at China.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The debate comes as California lawmakers continue considering legislation aimed at limiting the role of private companies and state and local agencies in federal immigration enforcement.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of aimed
Verb
  • In 2020, the HOA board eligibility statute was revised to make HOA membership mandatory as a requirement for board service.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Lawler and her co-authors have since revised that estimate to less than three days because so many satellites have gone up since their study was published.
    — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 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
  • Instead, the culinary team reworked the dressing into a richer, creamier dill ranch designed to mellow the burger’s sharp briny flavors while still letting the pickles shine.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • With less shedding needed overall, Escom has also reworked its rationing schedule to put households first and ask industry to wait.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of reworked
Verb
  • The league's anti-hate committee was formed last year to deal with hateful and abusive online comments directed at players and the league.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In July, the parliament directed Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi to develop a policy for renegotiating electricity supply agreements with major power producers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of directed
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