honing in (on)

present participle of hone in (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for honing in (on)
Verb
  • Is there some reason to postpone or dawdle on aiming for better for Milwaukee kids?
    Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The Nebraska Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
    Jay Cannon, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This can be as simple as bodyweight movements, resistance bands or dumbbells, focusing on compound/functional movements like squats, pushes and pulls.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • According to Amrine, the staff told the team to keep focusing on themselves regardless of the score.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Honing in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honing%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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