honing in (on)

present participle of hone in (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for honing in (on)
Verb
  • The Maine Lottery offers several games for those aiming to win big.
    Jay Cannon, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At City, he does not get involved in the football intricacies, instead focusing on cutting deals.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Trojans head coach Elan Bain said focusing on their fundamentals was a key to victory.
    Zachary McMahon, Boston Herald, 13 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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