zeroed (in on)

past tense of zero (in on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for zeroed (in on)
Verb
  • Modern breeders have focused not just on leaf color, but on traits including leaf size and shape.
    Margaret Roach, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Between 2008 and 2021, the use of sinkers was down over 40 percent as teams focused on high-spin riding fastballs and pitching for whiffs at the top of the zone.
    Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • As previously reported, Flying Lotus has directed and scored the upcoming film Ash, a science-fiction horror starring Eiza González and Aaron Paul.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But on Friday, the governor directed them to start over, citing concerns about costs.
    Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In February, 17-year-old Anthony Sanchez was killed in a high-speed crash that set ablaze the car was in.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
  • Companies like Grubhub, Uber, Instacart and others must institute realistic delivery times, set standards and establish a culture where drivers understand that safety is the priority, not speed.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Anthony nailed the performance and never looked back as his music career took off, Tony said.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The Ferrari driver nailed his start from pole and dominated the end of the sprint race in what was an impressive drive.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Zeroed (in on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zeroed%20%28in%20on%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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