homing

Definition of homingnext
present participle of home

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homing
Verb
  • Eucalyptus, Monterey pine, and Monterey cypress trees are common homes for roosting monarchs, as those tree species provide adequate shelter from weather and predators.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The county said construction for the park would not take place within 200 feet of roosting sites for the bat, but provided no evidence to support that as a proper buffer, adding another inadequacy to the environmental review, Bacal said.
    Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Before that fiery momentum goes into effect, however, there’s still shedding to be done, whether that be a specific pattern or a mindset shift.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Viviscal’s formula is a favorite among shoppers, who swear it’s filled in sparse spots and prevented shedding—quickly.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In all, the county is cutting nearly $200 million from programs, according to a budget report, with the remaining deficit closed by eliminating inefficiencies and securing other sources of funding.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Central defence was an area that needed addressing and Liverpool have been proactive by securing the signature of Jacquet.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In response, Strandjord and others have organized food and supply drives through a local café, delivering essentials directly to people sheltering at home.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Many parents who used to ferry their children to and from school every day have either been captured by ICE or are sheltering in place out of fear.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • People go camping to feel free to be there within nature.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The former chief executive of a nonprofit that funds camping for children with medical conditions is accused of embezzling more than $5 million from the organization.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Hobart Historical Society received $3,840 for a rehabilitation assessment of the 1914 Carnegie Library housing the historical society through the Efroymson Family Endangered Places program.
    Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
  • At the Ritz Paris, the fashion crowd vie to bed down in Coco Chanel’s former apartment, now a dedicated suite still housing the designer’s art collection, velvet banquettes, and Chinese lacquered screens.
    Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Dane himself sent a pre-recorded video message for the ceremony, thanking the organization for bestowing the Advocate of the Year Award upon him.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
  • A lot of people thought that Ferrari bestowing the GTO nomenclature on this car was a mistake - the collectors of the world just put that rumour to bed permanently.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Hollywood Drift riders will enter through a red brick auto repair garage before boarding a coaster ride vehicle themed to look like an authentic Fast & Furious film car.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Also boarding the project is Marc Webb (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), who has signed on as an executive producer.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Homing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homing. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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