honing in (on)

Definition of honing in (on)next
present participle of hone in (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for honing in (on)
Verb
  • The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
    Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Student in highly competitive high school learns that focusing on arts plus taking only one AP class equals an object of ridicule.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Lego Galaxy hopes to draw visitors — and perhaps new audiences — by focusing on slicker, more modern technology and injecting in the park the sort of excitable ride more commonly found at Legoland’s Southern California competitors.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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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 10 Mar. 2026.

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