home in on

verb

homed in on; homing in on; homes in on

: to find and move directly toward (someone or something)

The missile was homing in on its target.

—often used figuratively

Researchers are homing in on the cause of the disease.

Examples of home in on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another architectural firm, using the same data, homed in on a point just a few feet away. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

The new missiles fly faster and use a thermal-tracking system to home in on any heat source, Majed al-Nazili, spokesperson for the Yemen’s armed forces, said. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Among several sauces on the side, home in on senafich, a classic, sinus-sizzling Ethiopian condiment fashioned from mustard seeds. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

In his interview with CNBC, Haldane warned against homing in on businesses in the budget. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for home in on

• agamemnon
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