homed (in on)

verb

Definition of homed (in on)next
past tense of home (in on)
as in zeroed (in on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homed (in on)
  1. directed
  2. focused
  3. nailed
  4. leveled
  5. fastened
  6. set
Verb
  • Two decades ago, James Mangold directed the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Man in Black.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of directed
Verb
  • The plans also portray a company management team focused on dealing with the realities of an energy transition most agree is now faltering, rather than on signaling virtue by supporting prevailing narratives.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of focused
Verb
  • If looked at purely as a branding exercise, Chouinard nailed the brief.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Bringing confidence early, Ball drove for consecutive buckets at the rim and nailed his third 3-pointer of the game off an assist from Karaban in transition.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of nailed
Verb
  • Similar criticism was leveled at Qatar before 2022, with question marks remaining throughout the tournament.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Each of the now 11 charges leveled against the three carries the same maximum penalty of six years in prison, in addition to a $10,000 fine.
    Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of leveled
Verb
  • Her blonde hair, with a heightened crown and parted softly in the middle, roughly textured, was fastened with two bows.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fastened
Verb
  • Early adopters are setting themselves apart, leveraging AI to enhance patient care and streamline operations.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • From shifting regulatory environments to technology advancements and persistent housing shortages, the themes of this year have set the stage for what’s to come in 2025.
    Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of set
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“Homed (in on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homed%20%28in%20on%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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