zeroed (in on)

verb

Definition of zeroed (in on)next
past tense of zero (in on)
1
as in pointed

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2
as in focused (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zeroed (in on)
  1. focused
  2. directed
  3. set
  4. nailed
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
  • While many other teams were focused on consistency and winning early in the season, Logano and crew chief Paul Wolfe first had to figure out the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse body, which had some handling issues.
    Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of focused
Verb
  • Slacker, the movie, was directed by a boomer.
    Jim Greer, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Kerr said before Monday’s game that those comments were at least partially directed at Kuminga.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of directed
Verb
  • The 118th Congress set the record for having the most LGBTQ representation in U.S. history, with 13 legislators openly identifying as gay, lesbian or bisexual.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • On Thursday a magistrate judge set Kindle's initial court appearance for Jan. 21 in Salt Lake City.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of set
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
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