refocusing

verb

present participle of refocus
1
as in transforming

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2
as in focusing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocusing
  1. transforming
  2. focusing
  3. recasting
  4. aiming
  5. revising
  6. directing
  7. redesigning
  8. centering
Verb
  • The couple first tried for locations in Chicago and San Francisco and finally ended up in Exposition Park, taking over land that was once parking lots and transforming it into a futuristic museum that has been likened to a spaceship.
    — Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Boise has been transforming its airport over the last few years, including by building employee parking and shifting the cell phone waiting lot from the airport’s campus to a lot near Curtis and Victory roads.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • Instead of choosing to make her way as a professional onto the LPGA Tour, which is a realistic option, Talley is not rushing into anything and is focusing on continuing her development.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Another bill authored by Bennett was approved last year focusing narrowly on Ventura County.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • Sony Pictures Television has suspended Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton and is recasting his role.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Arc’teryx Equipment, the technical high-performance apparel and equipment brand, is recasting traditional product design and manufacturing into a more circular process.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of recasting
Verb
  • The eponymous eatery is aiming to have a more casual approach to Humm’s EMP cuisine, focused on using the highest-quality ingredients to craft its American dishes.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Both Democrats and Republicans are aiming to win the seat in their quest to control the Senate in the next Congress.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • Recent researchers have proposed revising the rule to focus solely on humidity and precipitation and to exclude temperature as a determining factor.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy is revising downward its GDP growth forecast in 2026 due to the impact of Russian attacks, which have restricted exports, especially grain through Black Sea ports.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of revising
Verb
  • The league could expand its existing community programs by partnering with food banks, funding mobile food pantries, providing meals to children during the offseason and directing team charitable dollars toward local food-security programs.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to starring in the campaign (alongside the duck), Affleck is also directing the spots alongside Pierce.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of directing
Verb
  • Similarly, McKinsey's State of AI highlights that organizations generating the greatest value from AI are redesigning business processes and operating models—not simply deploying AI tools.
    — Prajkta Waditwar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Aircraft designers can potentially use higher energy density without completely redesigning their battery production process.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of redesigning
Verb
  • An obsession with centering youth sports around traveling is another common element of private equity that is creating angst among parents.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
  • His priorities include centering students, supporting strong neighborhood schools and planning responsibly for the future.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of centering
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