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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Another $2 million would fund an off-site residential security post aimed at making emergency responses faster, as well as increasing the number of Supreme Court police officers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers on Monday evening start several weeks of late-night broadcasts aimed at reaching summer audiences, one of TV’s smallest pools of viewership.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 July 2026

Definition of aimed

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Hochul, in signing the order, directed the Department of Public Service (DPS) to consider creating the fund to help support the procurement of a clean energy supply and establish an insurance pool to protect against large loads.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 July 2026
The 2000s megacomic Dane Cook will star in an upcoming horror short directed by wunderkind Obsession director Barker’s father, Jeff Barker, per The Hollywood Reporter.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 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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Red Schoendienst tried to steal a run for the NL after Stone was summoned in the eighth inning, but the pitcher’s throw to the plate nailed the runner for the third out.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Season 5 followed Holy Week and the Last Supper, and season 6 will cover the Crucifixion and the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life before he is nailed to the cross.

— Brayden Garcia July 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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homed (in on)

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