honing in (on)

present participle of hone in (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for honing in (on)
Verb
  • Voracious manga readers will find value in the subscription the most, with Crunchyroll aiming to offer the most bang for your buck.
    Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • But United is aiming to give Delta a run for its money.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By focusing on one area a day, the task of decluttering or organizing can be broken up into bite-sized, attainable goals.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The 54-year old currently works as professor of Egyptology at Helwan University in Greater Cairo, focusing on the civilization and archaeology of ancient Egypt.
    Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2025.

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