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
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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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Rafael Perez, a real estate agent who also teaches college classes, said the best solution would be a new joint powers authority of local government agencies to create clear obligations and hone the effort.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Tilson Thomas’ New World Symphony, an ensemble and intensive three-year fellowship program for music school graduates to hone their craft, and its home at the New World Center in Miami Beach, are considered to be crown jewels in the Miami area’s art scene.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
And many of the great watchmakers first honed their expertise in restoration workshops.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
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There’s a restaurant-quality flair to the dishes that’s impressive for a new lodge, no doubt honed through the team’s past stints at Chem Chem.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Rafael Perez, a real estate agent who also teaches college classes, said the best solution would be a new joint powers authority of local government agencies to create clear obligations and hone the effort.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Tilson Thomas’ New World Symphony, an ensemble and intensive three-year fellowship program for music school graduates to hone their craft, and its home at the New World Center in Miami Beach, are considered to be crown jewels in the Miami area’s art scene.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
And many of the great watchmakers first honed their expertise in restoration workshops.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Hone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hone. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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