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
  • 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
  • Supply chain leaders' performance is currently focused on key performance indicators such as rates of return (49%), cash-to-cash cycles (46%), and supply chain costs as a percentage of sales (45%).
    Steve Banker, 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
  • The Randy Rhoads parts were nailed to perfection by Wolfgang, earning a massive ovation from the crowd as Ozzy looked on with approval from his bat throne.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Influencers have nailed this sort of thing.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of nailed
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  • One was still smoldering from an airstrike that leveled it only hours prior.
    Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After the Mets came from behind to win 8-4 in Game 1, the Brewers leveled the series with a 5-3 victory Wednesday.
    Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leveled
Verb
  • Mitchell said her mother was fastened to a gurney and hoisted up, then taken to another hospital.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • If they can’t be seen without their favorite watch (or second-favorite, or third-favorite) fastened around their wrist, upgrade their travel accessory situation with this personalized gift.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of fastened
Verb
  • Denver Public Schools sets public meetings at each of 10 schools up for closure or restructuring The school board will vote whether to close seven schools on Nov. 21; Marrero doesn’t need the board’s approval to restructure the other three schools.
    Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Several cities, including Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., set new records for the number of consecutive October days without any measurable rainfall.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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