refocused

verb

Definition of refocusednext
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. reworked
  4. remodeled
  5. directed
  6. altered
  7. modified
  8. recast
Verb
  • That simple step transformed the dental health of Antioch’s children, research found.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Without breaking stride, Hunter blew past four more Utah defenders and hopped into the end zone, a broken play transformed into a work of art.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of transformed
Verb
  • The study focused on understanding the trends, challenges and opportunities these sectors expect to face over the next five years.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of focused
Verb
  • In the end, MAG reworked the proposal so that the regional tax would go only toward maintaining light rail, not expanding it — but that doesn't mean the end of new light rail lines.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Here’s a roundup of highlights, spotlighting essential designs reworked with crafty techniques, arty embellishments or simple, graphic lines to enhance the focus on textures and high-quality materials.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of reworked
Verb
  • The mid-century home, built in 1954, was recently remodeled, according to the listing.
    Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Formerly occupied by Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and extensively remodeled by the actor during his tenure, the couple’s new digs in Studio City‘s lush Fryman Canyon neighborhood feature a 7,000-square-foot main home with six bedrooms, plus several guesthouses, a pool, and a tennis court.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of remodeled
Verb
  • Produced and directed by Cullen Hoback; produced by Alina Solodnikova, Jessie Deeter, and Scott Holroyd; executive produced by Adam McKay, Todd Schulman, Cullen Hoback, and Taylor Jones.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Biden is expected to tout the billions of dollars the administration has directed to replacing lead pipes through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a White House official said.
    Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of directed
Verb
  • Their visual world was also drastically altered when the scientists changed the foliage in the experimental aviaries.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Voedisch recalls one patient who finally stopped testosterone therapy after her voice was altered.
    Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of altered
Verb
  • This would help people determine the creation and edit history of some content created and modified using generative AI tools.
    Mekela Panditharatne and Shanze Hasan, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
  • There are several risk factors for breast cancer, some that are out of one’s control and others that can be modified.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of modified
Verb
  • Economic uncertainty, the threat of cascading global crises, and a spiraling immigration mess during the Biden-Harris administration has helped recast Trump’s four years in office in a more positive light.
    Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Not only that, but Jacob has also recast her part in their play with a hot, famous actress (Meghann Fahy).
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of recast
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