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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 back room served as the primary bedroom and had a sliding door for privacy, while another area transformed into a dining space.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Many have been transformed into hotels, where guests can live out their aristocratic dreams behind stone walls and high gates.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of transformed
Verb
  • Zelenskyy said Ukraine was also preparing for a meeting with von der Leyen at the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week focused on the country's financial stability.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Vamos a Votar, an initiative of the largest civil rights and advocacy groups focused on Latino communities, has had to readjust its ambitions this year due to a lack of investment from funders.
    — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of focused
Verb
  • In October 2025, Aigle revamped its Paris and Hong Kong flagships with a sleeker, more contemporary look, redesigned its logo and focused on key core items — all while delivering double-digit growth across key markets.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • These earbuds have also been redesigned with a refined contour and shorter stem fore more stability in your ears.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of redesigned
Verb
  • Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed two new adhesives aimed at solving both problems.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- Seven opposition groups in Ethiopia have formed an alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his government, according to an announcement on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of aimed
Verb
  • The process has been slowed by lagging voter and political-party registrations, revised and extended deadlines and, now, another pending change to the country’s electoral law — developments that the international community is watching closely.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • After reviewing public feedback, county officials recently revised the proposal.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 17 Sep. 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
  • Apple has reworked its optical and electrical heart rate sensors, and now the watch measures your heart rate every five seconds throughout the day instead of only periodically, as the Series 11 does.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Andrew Heiberger of Buttonwood Development and Howard Lev of Wheelhouse Property have since restored the building and reworked the interiors.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of reworked
Verb
  • Then, in early September, Novartis unveiled the results of its trials of a drug directed at lowering a protein — known as lipoprotein A — thought to cause heart attacks and strokes.
    — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This is the story of JAŸ-Z in 8, a new long but guarded eight-part HBO docuseries about the rapper directed and produced by Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of directed
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