refocus
verb
re·fo·cus
(ˌ)rē-ˈfō-kəs 
refocused; refocusing; refocuses
1
: to focus again
2
: to change the emphasis or direction of
had refocused his life
Examples of refocus in a Sentence
She refocused her energies toward a career in music.
He needs to refocus his attention on his schoolwork.
Sports are not a priority now. You need to refocus and improve your grades.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Democrats would love nothing more than to move on — to refocus on President Donald Trump and reframe the midterm elections as a battle for democracy.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
There is little to suggest Newcastle will refocus on initial plans but the latest development around Botman is far from ideal.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Now, Sherman might have to refocus her playbook as the National Federation of State High School Associations builds its first standardized nationwide rulebook.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for refocus
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refocus. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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