honed; honing
1
: to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
2
: to make more acute, intense, or effective : whet
helped her hone her comic timing—
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honer
noun
honed; honing
Examples of hone in a Sentence
Verb (1)
honed the knife's blade to razor-like sharpness
honed his crossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary as though it were a thrilling novel
honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp
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Andrea Vargas, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Having spent a decade in Nashville honing her craft, Angie K is finding a newfound confidence and authenticity.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Molly has played tennis for over 25 years and has honed her eye for tennis shoe design over the years.
—Molly Harris, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
Born into a family of acrobats, Niu has been honing her craft since the age of 7, according to Sports Illustrated.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 July 2025
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Verb
Giving employees the chance to respond helps hone confidence over time and could enable a higher level of performance in the long term.
—Andrea Vargas, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Having spent a decade in Nashville honing her craft, Angie K is finding a newfound confidence and authenticity.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Molly has played tennis for over 25 years and has honed her eye for tennis shoe design over the years.
—Molly Harris, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
Born into a family of acrobats, Niu has been honing her craft since the age of 7, according to Sports Illustrated.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 July 2025
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“Hone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hone. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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