home in on

phrasal verb

homed in on; homing in on; homes in on
: to find and move directly toward (someone or something)
The missile was homing in on its target.
often used figuratively
Researchers are homing in on the cause of the disease.

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Soeur Modern business codes have become a desirable way of dressing for the past several seasons, and Soeur homes in on that. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025 With its heritage, dating back to 1860, Chopard has homed in on its familial legacy to create exceptional, contemporary designs. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025 The team wanted to home in on the mathematical rules that conjure the most common coral structures. Quanta Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025 What's next: Researchers recommend homing in on factors like marital quality in future dementia studies. Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for home in on

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“Home in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20in%20on. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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