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refocuses

verb

present tense third-person singular of refocus
1
as in transforms

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2
as in focuses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocuses
  1. transforms
  2. focuses
  3. recasts
  4. aims
  5. modifies
  6. directs
  7. revises
  8. levels
Verb
  • The show transforms Fortune’s trusted reporting into actionable, conversational, and entertaining insights for an emerging class of business leaders.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This transforms Huston into a colorful enchantress with her grim lair now becoming a lush Greek-like temple.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of transforms
Verb
  • Raytron’s new approach focuses specifically on infrared imagery, where temperature, heat distribution and thermal signatures provide information that conventional visible-light cameras cannot capture.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Those talks have since stalled as Tehran focuses on negotiating the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Washington turns back to diplomacy.
    — Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of focuses
Verb
  • Director Ivan Uryvskyi is candid about how the play recasts the ancient poem’s themes of return and those trapped in exile and captivity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The new edition recasts all 10 songs from the original through a more intimate lens, with Carlile returning to Long Pond Studio in upstate New York to co-produce four tracks with the National’s Aaron Dessner.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of recasts
Verb
  • This approach aims to reduce dependence on global raw material sources.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • As the project grows, it is set to employ up to about 100 people — and Haji said the company aims to source talent locally as much as possible.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of aims
Verb
  • In anticipation of the court ruling, a law passed by the Illinois General Assembly in June modifies the state residency requirement that applies to students without permanent legal status.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The final kickoff adjustment modifies alignment requirements for receiving team players in the setup zone.
    — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of modifies
Verb
  • The order directs the Department of Water Resources to stage flood-fighting supplies such as sandbags and pumps, while Caltrans prepares traffic-control and snow-removal equipment along vulnerable highways.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Lamplighters’ current director is Mark Barone, and John Schultz directs the Harmonizers.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of directs
Verb
  • Effective July 29, Maine significantly revises its workplace substance use testing framework.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Golden Gate revises the design system to reduce the distractions that should never have been present in the first place.
    — Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
Definition of revises
Verb
  • Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night.
    — Jack Moore, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of levels
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“Refocuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refocuses. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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