ZEROED (IN ON) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

zeroed (in on)

verb

past tense of zero (in on)

as in pointed

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as in focused (on)

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Verb

According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point.

— Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
It feels pointed at this point.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026

Definition of pointed

Verb

The strikes also aimed to limit Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Israel says the strikes are aimed at militant targets and accuses Hamas of using civilians as human shields.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of aimed

Verb

Much of her time in the legislature has been focused on expanding educational access, criminal justice reform, workplace protections, consumer protections and cleaner air.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
His public events have focused on his pet projects in Washington, which have proven unpopular with voters.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of focused

Verb

Bellisari directed an eight-play, 69-yard drive with Jones running it in from a yard out for the only score of the third quarter and the RedHawks trailed 17-14.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2026
The backlash directed at me on social media was not unexpected, especially from MAGA-centric followers of Ryan who lauded him for calling out the vile media that dared criticize his stadium.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of directed

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An ace by Kalea Lee gave Mater Dei a 21-19 lead in the third set and another by Matavao had the Trinity League champions one set away from victory.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
San Francisco residents turned out Saturday for the city's first neighborhood sandbag giveaway, part of an effort to protect homes and businesses ahead of what could be a record-setting El Niño winter.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

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