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
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  • The true impact of AI lies in empowering patients between visits, offering answers and fostering preparedness, rather than fundamentally transforming the doctor's appointment itself.
    — Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Founded in 1969, the Booker has a reputation for transforming writers’ careers, with a globally minded judging panel set to reveal finalists in September and the winner in November.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • The rooms All are subtly and swankily music-themed in the spirit of the hotel’s strong music history (Carnegie Hall is nearly next door) and art works focusing on instruments placed throughout the property were curated by The Met.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the filmmakers chose to go smaller, focusing on the internal conflict and loneliness of Holland’s Peter Parker after a spell forces his friends to forget him.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • Xi Jinping’s description of AI development as a symphony, rather than a solo performance, sounds suspiciously like soft-power language, recasting Beijing as the inclusive convenor of countries that Western institutions have often neglected.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Last February, Nyong’o spoke on Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist about rumors that Marvel was considering recasting Boseman’s part in the wake of the Wakanda Forever reveal.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
Definition of recasting
Verb
  • Rodriguez returns after a 15-month layoff and hand surgery, aiming to re-enter the title picture against Silva, who seeks a second win this year to secure a title shot.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Democrats are aiming to keep control of the Michigan governorship in what is expected to be a competitive general election race.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • Schools are revising assessment practices while students are already using AI to write, study and conduct research.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Every fix took days, revising the CAD work and making new molds, and fixing one bug inevitably revealed the next bug, and another delay.
    — Ronnen Harary, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of revising
Verb
  • In 1992, Congress enacted a federal law directing the service academies and senior war colleges to boost their civilian academic ranks.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Employers are strategically directing pay to top performers and critical skills, adapting to local market dynamics, and focusing on total rewards, including benefits and employee well-being.
    — John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of directing
Verb
  • Its open architecture allows operators to change mission payloads without redesigning the aircraft, expanding its role beyond precision strikes.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • Priceline responded by redesigning the experience around a single continuous workflow that carries travelers from discovery through booking without forcing them between multiple pages.
    — Peter High, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of redesigning
Verb
  • Re-centering mindfulness on the body, as originally taught, promises a more complete and joyful life.
    — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than centering on Kohberger, the series focuses on the lives of Goncalves, Mogen, Kernodle and Chapin, as well as the lasting impact of their deaths.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of centering
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