honed in (on)

past tense of hone in (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honed in (on)
Verb
  • That deal gave rise to the Giorgio Armani Corporation and its multiple lines aimed at international markets.
    Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Honda says these changes make the Civic Si—still the only car in its class offered solely with a manual transmission—its most engaging version yet, aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts.
    Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The second certification is an advanced program that’s focused on industry leaders including people managers, C-suite personnel, and high-potential employees.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • With instances of political violence on the rise, the trial is expected to revisit one of the most high-profile instances of alleged violence directed at Trump in the waning days of the 2024 election.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Would the Clippers be at fault if a sponsor decides to pay a player, but there isn’t sufficient evidence the team directed that payment?
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Get corporations on board with stopping abuse There’s a growing movement centered on the idea that the power of consumers can be leveraged to end agricultural abuses.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The space shuttle program, NASA's fourth human spaceflight campaign, centered around using the iconic spacecraft to transport crew and cargo from Earth to orbit.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Honed in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honed%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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