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hones in (on)

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present tense third-person singular of hone in (on)

Synonyms of hones in (on)

as in sets, homes (in on)

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for hones in (on)

aims,
directs,
homes (in on),
levels,
nails,
points,
sets,
zeroes (in on)

centers,
concentrates,
fastens,
focuses
(or focusses),
rivets,
trains

attends,
heeds,
minds

fixates (on),
obsesses (over)

refocuses

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Thesaurus Entries Near hones in (on)

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hones in (on)

honest

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“Hones in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hones%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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