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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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
During the Vietnam War, however, Fort Sherman was considered a prime location where most troops could hone their jungle survival skills before shipping off to war.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
Offensive players have honed their receiving skills in seven-on-seven leagues.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Many iconic American desserts and breads come from the South, like Key lime pie or hummingbird cake, and others that may not have originated here, have still been perfected by Southern bakers who have spent years honing their craft.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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Girls on the Run supports programs that empower young women to hone their inner strength, get active, realize their potential and build the confidence to stand up for themselves and others.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
During the Vietnam War, however, Fort Sherman was considered a prime location where most troops could hone their jungle survival skills before shipping off to war.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
Offensive players have honed their receiving skills in seven-on-seven leagues.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Many iconic American desserts and breads come from the South, like Key lime pie or hummingbird cake, and others that may not have originated here, have still been perfected by Southern bakers who have spent years honing their craft.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Hone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hone. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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