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
  • Take Sara Blakely, who transformed from fax machine saleswoman to Disney World ride greeter to founder of Spanx and serial investor, each role teaching her something about consumer needs and market gaps.
    Ann Kirschner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For 25 years, the organization has transformed the scars of war into seeds of hope, working tirelessly to turn minefields into fertile farmland.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transformed
Verb
  • While many other teams were focused on consistency and winning early in the season, Logano and crew chief Paul Wolfe first had to figure out the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse body, which had some handling issues.
    Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • He was previously based in London as an international news editor focused on breaking news events and earlier the bureau chief for East and Central Europe, based in Warsaw.
    Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of focused
Verb
  • At Ulta Beauty Our best-selling blazer reworked in a TENCEL™ Lyocell and cotton blend.
    Ulta Beauty, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The tune was reworked by the Yun Seok Cheol Trio, a renowned jazz group based in South Korea.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of reworked
Verb
  • Fountain Square has been remodeled several times since then.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,600-square foot, contemporary-style home that was built in 1973 and remodeled in 2019 in Pewee Valley.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of remodeled
Verb
  • The Netflix movie, directed by Tyler Perry, tells the story of Adams Earley and her battalion's grit and resourcefulness during the mail sorting assignment.
    Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Kerr said before Monday’s game that those comments were at least partially directed at Kuminga.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of directed
Verb
  • But Kiper and the other experts say the camera card was likely altered between April 11, 2019, and June 11, 2019, while in FBI custody.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Even before the pandemic altered the tenor of the workplace, being the big cheese, taskmaster, and head honcho was passé.
    John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of altered
Verb
  • Comprising 42 pairs of chromosomes instead of the original 14, the DNA of modern wheat has been artificially modified.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • His duties and responsibilities will be modified, according to the resolution — a prospect Martinez challenged after the vote.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of modified
Verb
  • This game recasts lethal dungeon crawls as a reality TV death sport that’s a little WWE and a little Smash TV.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The late Andre Braugher was supposed to star as White House chief usher A.B. Wynter; Giancarlo Esposito was recast in the role following Braugher’s death.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of recast
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