honed; honing
1
: to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
2
: to make more acute, intense, or effective : whet
helped her hone her comic timing—
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honer
noun
honed; honing
Examples of hone in a Sentence
Verb (1)
honed the knife's blade to razor-like sharpness
honed his crossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary as though it were a thrilling novel
honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp
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Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
Commercial brands have spent years perfecting their recipes and honing their techniques, using specialized equipment and quality control measures that can be difficult to replicate at home.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Or how the kings and queens of Hawaii played Kōnane with their generals to hone their battle strategy.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
At its best, the workplace can hone these same skills, teaching people to present ideas and speak publicly, disagree respectfully for the common good and make decisions collaboratively.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Little ones who are new to riding can hone their balance, gross motor skills, and confidence through riding a balance bike.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
Commercial brands have spent years perfecting their recipes and honing their techniques, using specialized equipment and quality control measures that can be difficult to replicate at home.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Or how the kings and queens of Hawaii played Kōnane with their generals to hone their battle strategy.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
At its best, the workplace can hone these same skills, teaching people to present ideas and speak publicly, disagree respectfully for the common good and make decisions collaboratively.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hone
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“Hone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hone. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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