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
  • 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
  • Slacker, the movie, was directed by a boomer.
    Jim Greer, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of directed
Verb
  • Though Christmas Eve dinner in Slovakia is generally focused on the Christmas carp, Knies’ parents elected for swordfish instead.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 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
  • But which teams nailed this season and its car development and which ones need to go back to the drawing board this winter?
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tottenham were looking for a long-term successor to Antonio Conte and Slot, then with Feyenoord, looked nailed on to become their new boss.
    Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of nailed
Verb
  • In addition to more than 4,000 people killed in Lebanon by attacks Israel says were aimed at Hezbollah, the war leveled huge swaths of the country.
    Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The action, from the moment Utah levelled the contest to the moment Mikhail Sergachev scored the game winner, was completely captivating — despite the negative result from a Canucks perspective.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of leveled
Verb
  • While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fastened
Verb
  • Born and raised in the Kumaon hills, Corbett possessed an unmatched understanding of the jungle—a skill that set him apart from the many who had failed before.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Focus Features has set a March 28 limited release for The Ballad of Wallis Island, which is set to have its world premiere at this month’s Sundance Film Festival.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of set
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homed (in on)

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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 20 Jan. 2025.

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