Thesaurus results for HOMED (IN ON)

homed (in on)

verb

past tense of home (in on)

as in zeroed (in on)

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According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point.

— Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
It feels pointed at this point.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026

Definition of pointed

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Consumer-insights specialists, data and AI owners, cultural strategists, legal or privacy teams and people from the actual customer segment should all review campaigns aimed at mothers.

— Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The wave of attacks is raising concern that the war could be entering a new phase, a month after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of aimed

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There were 112 throws in the final third directed into the box during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but this year has seen an even higher rate.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Throughout its war with the US, Iran’s counteroffensive has largely been directed atthe oil-rich Arab countries that border the Persian Gulf.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of directed

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Ukraine has until now focused its long-range drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and factories making weapons and military hardware, as well as Russian shipping.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Throughout its duration, Agbaji rotated between training stations as campers ages 8-18 ran through drills focused on skills, teamwork and leadership.

— Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of focused

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When our voices are centered in the decision-making process, the result is more meaningful, more innovative, more representative and ultimately stronger for everyone.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Canada’s discussion over its future fighter fleet has taken another step after aerospace firms outlined plans for an advanced training and mission support network centered on the Saab Gripen.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Definition of centered

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In the aftermath of COVID-19, the ultrawealthy set their sights on Florida for its laissez-faire attitude.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Rotating between a starter and an impact substitute, Barcola seemed to be in a hurry to stamp his attacking authority on games and set France on the front foot.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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